What Should We Be Sure To Keep Our Eyes Open For My 1 1/2 Year Old Granddaughter Fell Down A Flight ?

Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2020

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Question : My 1 1/2 year old granddaughter fell down a flight of about 6 wood stairs.

She seems good, happy, doesn't look like an bruises or lumps.

What should we be sure to keep our eyes open for?

Thank goodnesss she seems alright.

Thank you

Hope you can answer quickly. I am a nervous wreck

Answered by Dr. AJEET SINGH (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Though very unlikely but watch for a concealed head injury

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your query and here is my opinion.

It is quite reassuring that she is fine and there are no external injuries.

The symptomatology of a concealed head injury includes altered sensorium, loss of consciousness, projectile vomiting, and bleeding from ear, nose, and throat.

If at all, she becomes dull or develops any of the above symptoms, please get medical assistance immediately.

Hope that I have answered your query.

Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee