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Head Injury, Bleeding, Swelling. What Harm Can Happen?
My 17 mth old daughter fell off couch and hit her head on coffee table she has about an inch cut on her head but no bleeding it has swollen up she seems fine but was sleepy I kept her awake for about an hour and a half but it got late and past her bedtime so I laid her down I'm still nervous it was a hard hit what things should I keep an eye out for
Tue, 4 Jun 2013
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Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
She developed swelling because of accumulation of blood in the scalp layers.
She needs physical examination by the doctor to rule out any brain injury and for the wound care.
Watch for vomitings, abnormal or altered sensorium, seizures, bleeding from nose, ear, and decreased limb movements and if you find any abnormality immediately take her to emergency.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
She developed swelling because of accumulation of blood in the scalp layers.
She needs physical examination by the doctor to rule out any brain injury and for the wound care.
Watch for vomitings, abnormal or altered sensorium, seizures, bleeding from nose, ear, and decreased limb movements and if you find any abnormality immediately take her to emergency.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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