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Child Fell And Hit The Head, Has A Large Egg On His Forehead. No Vomiting, Dizziness. But Fell Asleep. Problem?
2 year old grandson fell and hit his head on the edge of a step. (no carpet) and has a large goose egg on his forehead. he had a blue line across theraised bruise when i picked him up. 30 minutes later he appears sleepy. He walked to his room and laid down in his bed.
No apparent dizziness or nausea.
Do I give him children's tylenol or Motrin? Is it ok if he falls asleep?
No apparent dizziness or nausea.
Do I give him children's tylenol or Motrin? Is it ok if he falls asleep?
Wed, 22 May 2013
Hi,
Your grandson has developed a haematoma which is a collection of blood beneath the skin.This will resolve in a weeks time.However beware of danger signs in the first 24 hrs post head injury :
1)Abnormal behaviour
2)Convulsion
3)Multiple projectile vomits.
If the above happen get him examined by his doctor.At present you could give him painkiller like Tylenol or Motrin.
Bye
Take care.
Your grandson has developed a haematoma which is a collection of blood beneath the skin.This will resolve in a weeks time.However beware of danger signs in the first 24 hrs post head injury :
1)Abnormal behaviour
2)Convulsion
3)Multiple projectile vomits.
If the above happen get him examined by his doctor.At present you could give him painkiller like Tylenol or Motrin.
Bye
Take care.
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