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Head bump(child fell)
My daughter fell and has got a very big bum on the right side of a head just above her eyebrows we have been giving regular cold compressions but nothing seems to be resolved or reduced kindly give some suggestions regarding any medication or treatment
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In head injury most important is height of fall, age. You need to look for danger signs like 3 or more vomiting or seizure or loss of consciousness or abnormal activity , excessive lethargy, visible bruising
You need to observe the child for 72hrs
Meanwhile continue cold compression and you can show child in person to pediatrician
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After a head injury, you should watch carefully for danger signs that may indicate a more serious problem. These include repeated vomiting (more than 2–3 times), excessive sleepiness or difficulty in waking the child, any episode of loss of consciousness, seizures or abnormal movements, persistent severe headache or continuous inconsolable crying, abnormal behavior such as confusion or not recognizing parents, unsteady walking or weakness in limbs, bleeding or fluid from the nose or ears, unequal pupils or abnormal eye movements, and a swelling that is rapidly increasing or very tense. If any of these are present, immediate pediatric or emergency evaluation is required.
For treatment in a mild case, continue cold compress for the first 24–48 hours (10–15 minutes, 3–4 times/day) followed by warm compress thereafter. For pain, Paracetamol (10–15 mg/kg/dose) can be given as an over-the-counter medication. Avoid massage or pressure over the swelling. No other medicines are required routinely; stronger medications or further treatment should be taken only after pediatrician advice.
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Hii
What was the approximate height of the fall?
Look for danger sigh
Vomiting
Ear nose bleed
Lethargic
Seizure
Poor activity
Increase swelling
Next Steps
if above mentioned danger sign
kindly see near by pediatrician
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if no danger sign
child looks playful
just ice pack application
paracetamol syp as per weight is enough
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Hello
I just need some information first from your side
Are there any danger signs
Like persistent vomiting
Lethargy
Convulsions
Ear nose bleed
Limb weakness
Or loss of consciousness
Next Steps
if nothing such is present
continue cold compression
and give paracetamol to the child
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if swelling covers eyes also
or develops danger sign
please do visit emergency
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Apply ice pack
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly show once physically to nearby pediatrician on urgent basis
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Urgently apply ice pack over that swelling
Any head injury needs to observe for following danger symptoms which occur in next 24 hrs
1. Fits
2. Unconscious
3. ENT bleeding
4. Repeated Vomiting
5. Abnormal behaviour
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