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How To Treat Swelling And Light Bleeding On Right Temple Caused After Injury?

Hi my 2yr old fell right on the corner of a coffee table and it hit hit right temple. It swell up and bled alittle bit and cried for 5min. He is fine now but I m still worried about it. I checked his vision (follow the pen) and it was good. Should I wait to go to the doctor? Apply ice...
Wed, 29 Apr 2020
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Hello,

As per my clinical experience, seems post traumatic hematoma formation most likely. When the vitals are normal, child is playing, conscious, no vomiting, convulsions or other features, there is no need to rush to an ER for paying handsome dollars.

Guidelines for better recovery:
- Apply ice 3 times a day 5 minutes each
- Sterile dressing with neosporin ointment with sterile bandage.
- Analgesic as paracetamol or acetaminophen for pain relief
- Prescription of antibiotic as amoxicillin or cefadroxil needs a consultation with his primary care whether it is needed or not.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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How To Treat Swelling And Light Bleeding On Right Temple Caused After Injury?

Hello, As per my clinical experience, seems post traumatic hematoma formation most likely. When the vitals are normal, child is playing, conscious, no vomiting, convulsions or other features, there is no need to rush to an ER for paying handsome dollars. Guidelines for better recovery: - Apply ice 3 times a day 5 minutes each - Sterile dressing with neosporin ointment with sterile bandage. - Analgesic as paracetamol or acetaminophen for pain relief - Prescription of antibiotic as amoxicillin or cefadroxil needs a consultation with his primary care whether it is needed or not. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon