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My child got hurt on head the swelling
My child got hurt on head it is red in colour can you suggest something there is swelling on head please find attached pictures of it
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Can reduce sometime.wait and watch..assess red flag signs
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You can apply ice to reduce swelling and redness. You should consult a pediatrician physically to look for any danger signs
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Can apply warm compressions on the forehead
Calpol /ibugesic syrup according to the weight of the baby for pain.
Hydrate the child well
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Watch for any excess irritation/ reduced activity /increase in size of swelling /bleeding from nose,ears/ fits -immediate consultation to paediatrician
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Need to see the child
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once physically to nearby pediatrician to rule out any bleeding
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Ice fomentation
Take an ice cube and keep it in a handkerchief and do compression with it.
Ibuprofen will be helpful.
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Dr. Nikitha Sowmya
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Post fall if the child dint have any loss of consciousness or vomiting or fits like symptoms then can apply cold compresses and give medication for pain relief and wait and watch.
In case of any of the above symptoms seen in the child immediately consult a pediatrician in person.
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Dr. Imran Ali Rizvi
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
Head injuries are a common thing in toddlers.
The important things to watch out for after a head injury are-
1. Any loss of consciousness,
2. Any bleeding from ears or nose,
3. Any vomiting.
4. Painful swelling
5. Increase in size of swelling
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If your child develops any of the above symptoms then you should visit your Pediatrician immediately. Your doctor may even advise a CT Scan to be done to rule out any intracranial bleeding.
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Apply ice over it to help bring down the swelling.
Your pediatrician will prescribe you appropriate pain medication like paracetamol or ibuprofen combinations.
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Dr. Farha Hasan
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Apply ice to reduce swelling and pain.
Visit to a nearby paediatrician if there is complaint of vomiting, loss of consciousness, bleeding from nose ear, seizures
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