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Baby fell backwards and hit head

2026-02-17 16:17:26
Dear God, 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

Answered2026-02-18 17:20:44

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A need consultation
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ASAP contact

Answered2026-02-18 13:37:17

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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.

Answered2026-02-18 12:00:21

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Look for any bleeding or vomiting If any then contact me on Practo.

Answered2026-02-18 11:34:03

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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

Answered2026-02-24 13:35:35

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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 Watch for • Repeated Vomitings, fits, ENT bleeding, unconsiousness,  large swelling for next 24hrs

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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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