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Baby fell down on floor
Baby fell on her head on floor will it cause any problem to her,she is 17 months old..externally there is no swelling on head
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Baby falling is quite common. Baby is head and cranium is soft to accommodate as shock absorber, so chances of getting compression injuries are less likely. As a general rule observe for a day , and if the ht from fall is less than the ht of child , no problem.
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Any history of loss of consciousness, bleeding from nose or vomiting?
If no then don't worry
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Observe the behaviour of child for next 24 hrs
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Dr. Nirali Sheth
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Indore
Hi.. if there is any- loss of consciousness, swelling that increases in size, vomiting or bleeding from any site then consult immediately. If no, then don't worry.
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Watch for activity of child
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Dr. Harit Bansal
Pediatrician
17 yrs exp
Sonipat
Kindly consult need more info
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