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What Causes Lack Of Energy In Infants Post Mild Injury?

Posted on Thu, 15 Oct 2015

Question: Hello, sir I'm worried as my 6 months old baby has fallen down from bed (almost 2 feet ). Since then, sometimes he stares at things and seems to be little bit sluggish. What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take him immediately to ER (casualty)

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX, Hi
Good evening!

I appreciate your concern for your 6 months old baby boy.

Did he vomit?
Is there any bleeding?
Did he loose his consciousness?

The features described in your query are suggestive of cerebral concussion hence I would advise you to take him to ER or casualty to further evaluation.

Should you need further clarification, please send your follow up query.

Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (22 hours later)

Thank you very much for your advise.
after falling down from bed, there was no bleeding, not swelling.
He did not vomit.
I visited Pd but he said it is normal.
What should i do further ?

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
He needs to be observed.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX, Hi
Good evening!

Thanks for your reply and the compliments.

Pleased to know that your baby did not vomit, nor there was any bleeding or swelling.
From the history it seems he is out of danger.
Further, he needs to be observed for any loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc.

Hope I could answer your query.
Best regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj