I have a 6 year old with a blood glucose from a finger prick of 241 mg/dL and a repeat of 364 mg/dL. Five minutes later his nose started bleeding. No history of nose bleeds, no facial trauma, normal range is 100-180 mg/dL. Was sitting at table doing homework. Significant medical history-Chiari-Arnold malformation, type 1.5; EDS; and tethered spinal cord. Last meal was three hours ago. Is this normal/related, and should we go to ER?
Hi...the high sugars indicate a stress response and this bleeding is not normal keeping in view his past medical history. I suggest you approach the nearest emergency room immediately. Regards -