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What Causes Drooping Of Eyelids After A Head Injury In A Toddler?

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Posted on Fri, 22 Aug 2014
Question: My 3 year old hit her head hard on the head board of her bed which resulted in a large bump that eventually went down with the help of a cold compress. The next day however she woke up with on of her eyelids drooping and I wanted to know is this normal or should I take her to some one?
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Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it will resolve in a day or two

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic.

The drooping of the eyelid is due to the swelling following the trauma.

Its nothing to be worried about and will resolve in a day or two as the swelling will subside.

Hope I have been helpful.

Regards,
Dr.Deepika Patil
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What Causes Drooping Of Eyelids After A Head Injury In A Toddler?

Brief Answer: it will resolve in a day or two Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic. The drooping of the eyelid is due to the swelling following the trauma. Its nothing to be worried about and will resolve in a day or two as the swelling will subside. Hope I have been helpful. Regards, Dr.Deepika Patil