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Can Head Injury Of A Child Lead To Nose Bleeding?

my 4 year old son hit the lower left back of his head on a table. Within a couple of minutes, he got a nosebleed, which lasted less than 5 minutes. Could these be related? What signs should I look for to indicate something more serious has occurred?
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Hi,
Thanks and welcome to HCM .
Nose bleed is not of much concern
If the child develops lethargy , vomiting , convulsions within 48 hours of injury suggest head injury.
Consult physician if above symptoms are noticed within 48 hours.
Hope this reply is OK for you.
Further queries invited.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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Can Head Injury Of A Child Lead To Nose Bleeding?

Hi, Thanks and welcome to HCM . Nose bleed is not of much concern If the child develops lethargy , vomiting , convulsions within 48 hours of injury suggest head injury. Consult physician if above symptoms are noticed within 48 hours. Hope this reply is OK for you. Further queries invited. Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.