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Concerned With Hard Bump With Dark Bruise On Child's Chest After A Fall

My parents were watching my 16 month old today and I just got home a half hour ago and was putting him bed when I noticed a dark bruise on his side just below his chest. When I felt the area compared to the other side I do feel a small hard bump. I'm not sure if this is something I should go to the emergency room to get checked out or if it's ok to just keep an eye on it. They said he fell off a short bench at a restaurant this morning, but he didn't even cry. He just got up started running and playing and he played and seemed normal all day. No one had any idea until we went to change him into his pajamas.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello. I just read through your question.
These bumps and bruises are very common in this age group, even when we can't identify a specific cause. As long as he is not in pain, it is ok to observe it for a few days. With each day, you should notice a little improvement. If several days go by and you notice no change, I recommend consulting with your doctor.
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Concerned With Hard Bump With Dark Bruise On Child's Chest After A Fall

Hello. I just read through your question. These bumps and bruises are very common in this age group, even when we can t identify a specific cause. As long as he is not in pain, it is ok to observe it for a few days. With each day, you should notice a little improvement. If several days go by and you notice no change, I recommend consulting with your doctor.