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What Causes Mood Swings And Headache In A Child After Head Injury?

my 4 year old son had a nasty bang to the head on a brick wall the first day back at school in january. he had a massive bump and bruising but swelling did go but there is still a bump on his head he complains its sore still and gets headaches and fatigue at times also been a drastic change in his moods and behaviour. Just wondered if this is normal or if we should get him checked out???
Thu, 10 Sep 2015
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I have gone through your questions and understand your concern. Since the bang was nasty and is followed by significant symptoms, I would strongly recommend you to visit a pediatric neurologist for complete neurological examination. They may advice you for neuroimaging if required. Neuroimaging especially MRI is useful to rule out any significant brain affection by the trauma. It also helps in deciding therapy if required.

Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
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What Causes Mood Swings And Headache In A Child After Head Injury?

Hi Welcome to the HCM I have gone through your questions and understand your concern. Since the bang was nasty and is followed by significant symptoms, I would strongly recommend you to visit a pediatric neurologist for complete neurological examination. They may advice you for neuroimaging if required. Neuroimaging especially MRI is useful to rule out any significant brain affection by the trauma. It also helps in deciding therapy if required. Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.