Fell down from sofa

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Fell down from sofa

Asked for Female, 31 Years

Hi my son who is 11.5 month old fell down from sofa. He got big round shape swelling on his left side forehead above his left eyes. I took him to doctor he said he is normal. No need to worry and asked to keep ice pack on his bruise. I'm worried swelling is still there. It's been 4th day.. will it affect him. I could see some changes in his behavior. I'm scared

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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra

Pediatrician 5 yrs exp Rajkot

Use ice pack for swelling

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Dr. Deepshikha

Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Shahdol

Give paracetamol for pain and inflammation. If you see a behaviour change .. please book an appointment for complete examination

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Dr. Mili S. Joshi

Pediatrician 27 yrs exp Mumbai

The swelling will gradually go down. Is the child drowsy, irritable or vomiting. If yes, then consult the doctor immediately. He might cry because of pain. Ice application is the right way to bring down the swelling

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Dr. BT Vignesh

Neonatologist 7 yrs exp Hosur

Ice pack for swelling. What kind of behaviour change.

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If behaviour change present, consult a doctor.

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Dr. Gaurav Agrawal Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Jaipur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gaurav Agrawal

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Jaipur

Please consult pediatrician as proper detailed history is not possible on chat in your case and then take medicines.

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