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What Should Be Done For Minor Head Injury?

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Posted on Fri, 25 Apr 2014
Question: my daughter is 5, yesterday around 4om she fell and hit her forhead but she does not have a significant bruise. she had said she felt like she hit hard. after she was fine, but all night till now she has been very irritable and says she can not sleep. should I take her to the ER.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer: watch for danger signs Detailed Answer: Hi Namasthe Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Being a parent myself and as well as being a Pediatric Surgeon by profession , I do understand your concern and apprehensions. Its already been more than 24 hours since the injury, so its unlikely that there will be any injury based issue. Children are sometimes irritable after injury to head. Local application of Ice compresses and analgesic like Ibuprofen will provide much needed relief. Also a glass of sugarcane juice is very helpful. Maintain her nutrition with whatever she is comfortable eating. If the baby has any of the following features then consultation with Pediatrician/Pediatric Surgeon is needed 1. Repeated Vomiting 2. Intense headache not respinding to simple analgesics 3. Refusal for feeds 4. Abnormal movement of body 5. Excessive drowsiness. I encounter around 40 Head injuries a week, majority of babies / children do complain of irritablity and headache which is quite common. In majority of cases injuries are not severe. Sugarcane juice does wonders and has been very helpful in my practice. In case you need any assistance anytime kindly get back to me, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (21 minutes later)
it has not been 24hrs I meant to put she fell at 4pm. it will be 24hrs today at 4pm. no vomit, or any other symptoms just irritable and complaining she can't sleep. Thank you, and I will continue to watch her.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Take Care Detailed Answer: Greetings There is absolutely no cause for concern. Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life. Do get back for any assistance you may require anytime. Take Care Best regards Dr Deepak
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What Should Be Done For Minor Head Injury?

Brief Answer: watch for danger signs Detailed Answer: Hi Namasthe Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Being a parent myself and as well as being a Pediatric Surgeon by profession , I do understand your concern and apprehensions. Its already been more than 24 hours since the injury, so its unlikely that there will be any injury based issue. Children are sometimes irritable after injury to head. Local application of Ice compresses and analgesic like Ibuprofen will provide much needed relief. Also a glass of sugarcane juice is very helpful. Maintain her nutrition with whatever she is comfortable eating. If the baby has any of the following features then consultation with Pediatrician/Pediatric Surgeon is needed 1. Repeated Vomiting 2. Intense headache not respinding to simple analgesics 3. Refusal for feeds 4. Abnormal movement of body 5. Excessive drowsiness. I encounter around 40 Head injuries a week, majority of babies / children do complain of irritablity and headache which is quite common. In majority of cases injuries are not severe. Sugarcane juice does wonders and has been very helpful in my practice. In case you need any assistance anytime kindly get back to me, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon