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Baby fell backwards and hit head
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My 8 month baby baby fell backwards and hit head
Any serious about that
5 min crying after that he is normal but that back head lite bulg requesting for solution
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If no warning signs such as vomiting, altered consciousness, seizures or excessive irritability are present, then need not worry
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Consult if above warning signs present
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Give paracetamol sos for pain and swelling relief
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Any episode of vomiting or unconsciousness or drowsiness?
If not and he is active playful then no need to worry. But if any such doubt pls visit nearby paeditrician and if required do CT brain.
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Look for any bleeding or vomiting
If any then contact me on Practo.
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Dr. Ashna Thomas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Kolkata
If no warning signs like vomiting ,lethargy or irritability then no need to worry
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just apply cold compression over the swollen area
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consult if any increase in size of swelling ,vomiting or altered behaviour
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Any head injury you need to check for following symptoms for next 24hrs. Incase any symptoms are present then kindly take to to the hospital
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• Repeated Vomitings, fits, ENT bleeding, unconsiousness, large swelling for next 24hrs
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Dr. Akhil Sharma
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Dera Bassi
Dont panic ,if baby dont had ear nose bleed, no vomiting ,no loss of consciousness if these things are not in baby then your baby is fine,nothing to worry about.swelling will resolve on its own,dont do anything.
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