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How Should A Head Injury Be Treated?

my 15 month old son was sitting on a barstool earlier this evening and fell off, landing on the floor and hitting his head, I think. I say that because we can't find a bump or swelling. He cried for a while, but later on seemed OK. He didn't close his eyes or stop breathing or anything. It has now been 2 hours or so, and he has fallen asleep. I am checking on him every little bit, I am just worried because I thought I've heard somewhere that if someone has a head injury you are supposed to keep them awake. I need some advice, please.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Hello. I just read through your question. This is a very common occurrence.
The most important part to the story is that your son did not lose consciousness at the time of the fall and that he cried. That essentially clears him of any brain injury. The only other sign to look for is vomiting within the first 24 hours after the fall. As long as this doesn't happen, there is nothing to be concerned about. In the meantime, he may continue with regular activity. If he wants to sleep, he may sleep. It is not dangerous.
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How Should A Head Injury Be Treated?

Hello. I just read through your question. This is a very common occurrence. The most important part to the story is that your son did not lose consciousness at the time of the fall and that he cried. That essentially clears him of any brain injury. The only other sign to look for is vomiting within the first 24 hours after the fall. As long as this doesn t happen, there is nothing to be concerned about. In the meantime, he may continue with regular activity. If he wants to sleep, he may sleep. It is not dangerous.