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Is Black And Blue Bruise On Base Of Skull A Matter Of Concern After An Injury?

my 3 month old child fell off the couch at my house. I checked her over and do not see any broken bones or injuries. She is acting normal with no vomiting just some spit up. however looking at the back of her head i notice some black and blue at the base of skull. should i be concerned
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
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how is she active? is she lethargic or drowsy or spits out milk? any amount of suspicion warrants a CT head as in babys when they fall it's their head which strikes the floor first.
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Is Black And Blue Bruise On Base Of Skull A Matter Of Concern After An Injury?

how is she active? is she lethargic or drowsy or spits out milk? any amount of suspicion warrants a CT head as in babys when they fall it s their head which strikes the floor first.