Question: Dear doctor, My 5 year old daughter fell down on a slippery floor at home (not from any height). When we went to the Pediatrician, she advised a CT scan yesterday which revealed a 1. Small Acute EDH in the right temporoparietal Region and undepressed fracture of right temporal bone. We took her to Nimahns hospital and they diagnosed it to be a minor clot and fracture and no special treatment is required apart from Ibugesic for pain and Ondem for stopping the vomit and advised us to bring the child if there is persistent vomiting. She vomited once today and is little restless and not playing the way she does usually. She is also complaining of little. Otherwise, she responds well, talks normally and looks clinically fine. Should we go for a second opinion on this case doctor? I am asking this majorly because the doctor who saw my daughter was a duty doctor at Nimhans and is not approachable by phone. Also advice us with certain alarming signs we have to look out for. Can this be processed on priority please?

Thanks for the reply doctor. She vomited only once but has been complaining about headache. She is usually reluctant to travel by car as she is prone to Nausea during car drives. Please let me know if we can observe till tonight or should I probably take her to Manipal Hospital which is close by for us? If hospitalized, may I know how she will be treated and is there is threat as such. I am sorry to pester you too much but as a parent I am very worried this being a head injury

Dear Doctor, As per your advice took my daughter to the nearest Neuro Clinic Plexus Neuro and Stem Cell Research Centre™ in XXXXXXX town. The Neurologist Dr. Naeem XXXXXXX examined the report and saw my daughter and said there is nothing to worry as the size of the clot/fracture is only 0.8 cms as per the CT scan taken yesterday around 7:30 pm. Also suggested that Vomiting & pain on the head is common due to the impact. Along with the Ibuprofen and Ondem, he also prescribed Glyserol Oral to help suppress the pain. He has asked us to visit him on Monday morning and has suggested an intravenous intervention on Monday, if the symptoms continue. Meanwhile, he has asked us to not panic and not show too much of concern in front of the baby, although monitoring her carefully. He has also suggested a chewable tablet, if seizures to be spotted. As the baby had fright to go to Manipal Hospital, which is 7 kms away, we went to this clinic through our Neighbor's reference

As a follow up doctor. My Daughter Srinaya is slightly better. Apart from complaining about the headache all through the day, she didn't have other complaints. She refused taking Glycerol right from yesterday, as she puked after having it the first time. We even tried mixing it up with water and giving it but she identified it and puked once today (Only because of tasting Glycerol). She played from sometime and slept well. Only the persistent pain on head, she has, is bothering her. I think the headache is not too bad considering she manages to sleep. Is it not that we can't sleep with excruciating headache? As we are meeting the Neurologist tomorrow, we might ask him for an alternative to Glycerol as she is not comfortable with it. 1. So currently she continues with Ondem (15 mins before food), Crocin (Neurologists suggested even Crocin is fine if baby finds Ibuprufen bitter). 2. Had three meals (Maggi twice & one roti for dinner) and 1/4 tumbler of Mosambi Juice. How long the headache continue doctor? Is she getting better medically? Should I insist for another CT Scan as the Neurologist has recommended it so far? You have been a great help to me so far Doctor :)