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How To Diagnose An Internal Head Injury?

my toddler slipped in the bathtub and fell back on the back of his head. I thought I heard his skull crack. He cried for a minute but now watching cartoons and is clam. no blood no passing out. What should i look for if he cracked his skull i would i know ?
Mon, 17 Jul 2017
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Look for local swelling that may be like a soft ball full of fluids.Also take him immediately to Er if you observe persistent vomiting fits or loss of consiousness.Be vigilant.Good luck
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How To Diagnose An Internal Head Injury?

Look for local swelling that may be like a soft ball full of fluids.Also take him immediately to Er if you observe persistent vomiting fits or loss of consiousness.Be vigilant.Good luck