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How To Treat The Dent In The Infant's Skull?
I was changing my 5 month old and I didn't realize he was pressing his forehead against the edge of the safety bar until he started crying. He seems fine but there is a dent in his skull. Its been an hour now and it's still there. Should I take him to the emergency room?
Tue, 8 Jul 2014
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Dent may occur because of softness of the skull bones.
If the baby is otherwise normal you need not worry.
Better observe for 48 hours for vomiting,altered consciousness or fits.
If you notice any of the above you need to go to ER.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Dent may occur because of softness of the skull bones.
If the baby is otherwise normal you need not worry.
Better observe for 48 hours for vomiting,altered consciousness or fits.
If you notice any of the above you need to go to ER.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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