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Baby fell from bed
My baby fell from bed from approx 20-30 inches and fell on back. He ate just few mins before that and after the fell he was crying and he vomited a bit. Please advise honestly what to do in this scenario. What should we watch out as we think he might have hit his head at back. He is just a year old.
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Dear parent , Please observe the child for any projectile/forceful vomiting ,Altered sensorium) Any change in consciousness level/Any drowsiness.Bleeding from any place ,Convulsions .If any of these signs are there,
please contact the doctor immediately for further evaluation .If none of these symptoms are present, then no need to worry .
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you can give some cold sponging in the affected portion and paracetamol syrup 2.5 ml as a pain reliever ..Dr NR SURESH
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Ice sponging , Syp calpol 120 mg 5 ml bd for pain relief and if vommitting occurs again do a CT head
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It's best to get examined by a doctor bas soon as possible if u have access to him.
The danger signs are repeated vomittng,loss of consciousness,bleeding from anywhere,convulsions.
If these signs are not there ,then it is comforting particularly if child is active and playful.
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Use ice if there is any swelling.
thrombogel if any hematoma.
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watch for danger signs as mentioned above and see doctor immediately if they are present.
An initial exam by doctor even now will allay your anxiety.
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If there is no external injuries and baby is Playful then nothing to worry.
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keep watch for danger signs like repeating vomiting, excessive cry and loss of consciousness,altered behaviour otherwise nothing to do.
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents,
History of fall &blunt injury.
Observe the following danger sign within 24hrs. If any contact paediatrician.
Vomiting projectile, unusual sleeping, Change in consciousness and convulsions.
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Dr. N.Manimozhian
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Chennai
Vomit following a fall I little bit concerned. Consult a pediatrician nearby
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Coimbatore
If the baby is active now with no vomiting , loss of consciousness, ENT bleed and no huge swelling . You can wait and watch. But it is always recommended to get physically examined by a doctor after a fall.
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Dr. Priya Tomar
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Noida
Get him examined. You can not witness all signs of injury at home.
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