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Will A Minor Head Injury Create Any Complications In My Baby?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Question: Hello doctor my daughter 2.5 years fell down from bed of 2 feet upside down top of head. initially she cried but later she not crying no blood & swelling. and now she is normal. Will it create any problem? or need to show doctor now?
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Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer: relax. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. Relax,there is nothing to worry. Apply ice over site of impact. Give acetaminophen 15mg/kg body weight for pain relief. Watch for warning features for 24hours like : Lethargy/any abnormal movement/persistant vomiting/bleeding from ear or nose. In case you observe any take her to ER. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing your baby good health. God bless..
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Will A Minor Head Injury Create Any Complications In My Baby?

Brief Answer: relax. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. Relax,there is nothing to worry. Apply ice over site of impact. Give acetaminophen 15mg/kg body weight for pain relief. Watch for warning features for 24hours like : Lethargy/any abnormal movement/persistant vomiting/bleeding from ear or nose. In case you observe any take her to ER. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing your baby good health. God bless..