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Head injury
My son age of 3 years he fell down from the cycle he got an injury on head it's bleed from a small cut,he complaining he is getting headache, he fell on royal Enfields tyre bolt s, immediately he is crying with pain later he played well after 2 hrs he complaining about his headache,just now I noticed his injury a little scratch with clothes blood on his top of head ,is anything serious what can I do
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No need to worry as per your description mild injury only syrups you can use 1-3 days. Their head is elastic unlike adult.
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Hello, I understand your concern
From the description, this looks like a mild head injury — small cut, cried immediately, played normally afterward, no vomiting, no drowsiness, no seizures, no abnormal behavior. Headache after a fall can happen and usually settles.
If vaccinations are up to date, usually no extra tetanus dose needed for a small clean cut.
Next Steps
Observe closely for the next 48 hours: Keep the child near you. Allow normal sleep, but ensure he wakes & responds normally
Treat pain: Paracetamol as per weight every 6 hrs if needed. Avoid ibuprofen if there’s active bleeding
Wound care: Clean gently with clean water
Apply mild antiseptic
Watch for redness/pus/swelling
Rest: Avoid running, cycling, rough play, screen time for 24–48 hrs
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Red flags:
Repeated vomiting
Excessive sleepiness, confusion, irritability, not recognizing parents
Severe or worsening headache
Seizures
Loss of consciousness at any time
Bleeding/clear fluid from nose or ears
Difficulty walking, speaking, or imbalance
Large swelling on scalp, especially in infants
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Please show him to a doctor just as a cautionary measure.
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Hello,
I think injury is mild as you told in description
As of now , wait , headache will resolve & if it persist then
I need to know what kind of headache is having for telling further approach with injury
For follow up , contact me
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Hospital visit if headache remains more than 2-3 days
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes it's serious only
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