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Swelling above eyes and on eyes
My 4 year kid fall from sofa and swelled her eyes and little swelling above eyes in corner of forehead
She is not feeling any pain but while chewing food she is having pain
Pls suggest me some ointment
Hello, I understand your concern
It’s common to get forehead swellings after fall-The scalp has many blood vessels, so even a minor injury can cause a large swelling.
Apply a cold pack wrapped in cloth on the swelling for 15–20 minutes every 2–3 hours during the first 24 hours. Paracetamol may be given for pain according to weight of the child
Watch for danger signs, if present visit nearest doctor immediately
Next Steps
Monitor for the next 24–48 hours for any of the danger signs
Allow quiet rest, but child can sleep—just check every 3–4 hours to ensure the child wakes and behaves normally.
Swelling may take 5–7 days to subside. Mild bruising may follow.
Health Tips
Red flags:
Vomiting more than once
Loss of consciousness or excessive drowsiness
Seizures
Bleeding from nose/ear
Change in behavior (irritability, confusion, excessive sleepiness)
Difficulty walking, speaking, or seeing
Persistent headache
Worsening swelling or bruising
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If there's no redness in eye, no visual disturbance, no vomiting, no drowsiness, and the child is otherwise playful, then it’s likely minor trauma.
Next Steps
Thrombophob Gel - Apply very gently over the swollen area twice daily.
Avoid applying too close to the eye.
or T-Bact ointment if there's any skin abrasion, use this twice daily to prevent secondary infection.
If pain while chewing is bothersome you can give Paracetamol syrup.
Health Tips
Red Flags for Referral or Imaging:
Advise parent to seek re-evaluation if:
Persistent vomiting
Altered sensorium
Increasing swelling
Difficulty opening the mouth or persistent jaw pain
Double vision or visual disturbance
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You can use Voveran emulgel twice daily locally for pain relief above the eye/ over the jaw
But for a pain in chewing a Syp Brufen for 3 days will be a better idea. If taking Brufen you can add on Lanzol Junior as a gastric protection
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