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What Precaution Should Be Taken After Head Injury?
hallo doctor, my son aged 8 years fell off from a parked bike hitting back of his head. it happend about 4 hours back. he is doing ok. but what preacuation should be taken, kindly advice. he is complaing of slight pain , back of his head. i checked for any swelling, found none.
Fri, 30 May 2014
hello,thanks for your query, blunt hit over back with out swelling and bleeding need not to be worry.u can give simple brufen 200mg twice daily for 2 days. if the site is increasing swelling, associated with constant head-ache, vomiting,fits, u need to be evaluated by ct brain and er physician.all d best.take care.
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