Should The ER Be Visited When The Child Has Swelling And Bruising In The Temple?
Question: A four year old temple looks like it has swelling and bruise vein swelling - should we apply ice ? Heavy object hit her head. Go to hospital?
Brief Answer:
If there are signs of brain injury go to hospital.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If there were any signs of traumatic head and brain injury such loss of consciousness, nausea, vomiting, persistent headaches, behavior changes, etc. you should go to the hospital.
If no such signs then, observation and applying ice may help.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
If there are signs of brain injury go to hospital.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If there were any signs of traumatic head and brain injury such loss of consciousness, nausea, vomiting, persistent headaches, behavior changes, etc. you should go to the hospital.
If no such signs then, observation and applying ice may help.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D