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What Causes Swelling In The Head Of A Infant?

Hi, My 5 months old baby just fell from bed. He was crying for some time but after few minutes later he is acting normally, but there is a swelling on his head thats why i am worried, even if we touch his head he starts crying. Please suggest what to do.
Fri, 2 Nov 2018
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Hello,

The most reassuring thing is that he is acting normally. Signs that would indicate his fall was serious include:

-loss of consciousness
- vomiting(more than once)
-eyes with different size pupils
-eye movements that are not symmetrical(each eye moves in a different direction).

The swelling on his head is most certainly a hematoma(blood under the skin)from the fall. Consider it like a prominent bruise. Nothing needs to be done.

It should slowly get smaller and may take a month or so to disappear.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician
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What Causes Swelling In The Head Of A Infant?

Hello, The most reassuring thing is that he is acting normally. Signs that would indicate his fall was serious include: -loss of consciousness - vomiting(more than once) -eyes with different size pupils -eye movements that are not symmetrical(each eye moves in a different direction). The swelling on his head is most certainly a hematoma(blood under the skin)from the fall. Consider it like a prominent bruise. Nothing needs to be done. It should slowly get smaller and may take a month or so to disappear. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician