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Should A Slight Swelling On Head After A Fall In An Infant Be Of Concern?

Hi my 3 week old grand daughter fell off the bed and landed on a concrete floor on her head. This happened about a week ago and she cried a little afterwards but then seemed fine. We kept an eye on her and she did not have any signs of injury other than a bruise but she continued to eat fine and sleep normally etc. It has been a week and it appears that she has some slight swelling on her head but still seems ok. Do I need to be concerned? Can she have symptoms a week later?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The swelling on the head could be a inflammatory origin secondary to the impact by the fall, nothing to be panic, give antiinflammatory analgesics like ibuprofen for 3 days. Give cold and hot fomentation over the swelling alternatively every 10second for 2-3minutes 3-4times daily for 1 day. If the swelling increase in size then consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out any fracture.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Should A Slight Swelling On Head After A Fall In An Infant Be Of Concern?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling on the head could be a inflammatory origin secondary to the impact by the fall, nothing to be panic, give antiinflammatory analgesics like ibuprofen for 3 days. Give cold and hot fomentation over the swelling alternatively every 10second for 2-3minutes 3-4times daily for 1 day. If the swelling increase in size then consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out any fracture. I hope my answer will help you, take care.