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Is Swollen Forehead In A Toddler After Getting Stitches Due To Fall A Cause For Concern?

Hi my daughter she is 2 years old and she fell on Friday and had to get stitches in her forehead. 25 of them. And two days later her head between her eyes are swollen. It s been this way all day. Is that normal or should I be concerned? I didn t know if it was normal because she just got stitches 2 days ago. Please get back to me asap. Thank you
Tue, 8 Sep 2015
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Hi,
It seems that there might be having formation of big hematoma due to injury.
Another possibility of having some infection in stitch area giving rise this swelling.
She might be on some antibiotic medicine and anti-inflammatory syrup, if not then she might require.
Apply ice pack 2-3 times a days for 2-3 days.
If require go for dressing done by your treating doctor.
Ok and take care.
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Is Swollen Forehead In A Toddler After Getting Stitches Due To Fall A Cause For Concern?

Hi, It seems that there might be having formation of big hematoma due to injury. Another possibility of having some infection in stitch area giving rise this swelling. She might be on some antibiotic medicine and anti-inflammatory syrup, if not then she might require. Apply ice pack 2-3 times a days for 2-3 days. If require go for dressing done by your treating doctor. Ok and take care.