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Does A Bump On Back Of My Son S Head After A Fall Need Medical Attention?

I was carrying my 11 month old baby up wooden stairs when I tripped. I was still holding him but he hit the back of his head near the base. There s a bump there now. He cried for about 10 minutes and then acted normal. Ate cheerios etc. Pupils were normal, responds to me, no vomiting or loss of consciousness. Do I need to bring him to the ER tonight or follow up with the pediatrician tomorrow and just observe him tonight? Thanks.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Well if he didn't have any lose of consciousness, vomiting or any other reaction to be worried about I will suggest to just observe him tonight and tomorrow to see your doctor to see that everything is ok.

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Does A Bump On Back Of My Son S Head After A Fall Need Medical Attention?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Well if he didn t have any lose of consciousness, vomiting or any other reaction to be worried about I will suggest to just observe him tonight and tomorrow to see your doctor to see that everything is ok. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.