Question 1

my two year old son's temperature is running low, his forehead is at 97degrees. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: 97 is a normal temperature when taken on the forehead.  Is there a reason you are checking his temperature?  Does he have some other symptoms you are concerned about?  Temperature is just one vital sign among many, so wondering if there is/are other signs that lead you to believe he is I'll in some way. Write back with any other questions or concerns.  But NO WORRIES about his temperature. ....

Question 2

my two year old bumped her head on a gym floor and has a egg shaped goose egg on her forehead. she has no symptoms of vomiting

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. Because of the vascularity of the scalp, goose eggs are not uncommon with injury.  There are a number of possible symptoms that can occur with a concussion.  A headache is the most common symptom. Ringing in the ears, confusion, being unable to remember what happened just before or just after the accident and loss of conscious can be seen.  Look for nausea, vomiting, irritability, restlessness, emotional labiality, lethargy, or becoming tearful.  Seeing bright lights, blurred vision, double vision, slurred speech, repeating the same thing over and over, difficulty with balance and change in sleep patterns may also be seen. If your two year old shows signs of concussion, then she should be evaluated. Take care.

Question 3

2 year old head falling to side, cannot stand or sit now. symptoms started yesterday she just moved to california, 2 weeks ago. very vibrent and talking two year old, she is my grand niece

Accepted Answer

Anytime : Anytime a child who can sit, stand, walk and talk stops being able to do these things, they need to be seen emergently.  These could be signs of a serious problem with the brain such as bleeding, infection, stroke or tumor.  You should call your child's doctor if she has one yet in california.  If she does not, then she need to go to the emergency department.

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Question 4

my 2 year old has a fine rush around eyes nose and forehead ?

Accepted Answer

Can't evaluate: Rashes usually require a direct visual exam for evaluation or a detailed description not provided here.  The site does let us see pictures or other uploads. Unless you can start over &amp; provide a better description there is little we can offer,so followup with the treating doc.

Question 5

could only sign of a brain injury in a 2 year old be crankiness? hit his head on cement 3 days ago. small bump on forehead gone. no other symptoms & he's getting molars. didn't lose consciousness or cry. perrla.

Accepted Answer

No problems: At this point it sounds like be is doing well just chalk it up to the school of hard knocks.

Question 6

my two year old daughter split her head open yesterday and her nursery teacher today think she has something wrong with her balance what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Possible problem: She might have suffered a confusion. Don't wait until tomorrow if your an get an appointment with her pediatrician, but take her to the e r for evaluation.

Question 7

my two year old daughter seems to have two lumps on the back if her head near her hair line it's under the skin should i be worried.

Accepted Answer

If she's well....: ....Then probably not.  The are likely lymph nodes, that are part of the immune system, and show up when the immune system is active.  If they grow, turn red, become painful, or are associated with other symptoms, then see your doctor.

Question 8

is it normal to spot a gray hair in my two year old's head?? i am worried.

Accepted Answer

Wait and watch: Having a grey hair in 2 years old  is not normal ,wait and watch if any  more grey hair come up .At present  just watch .It may happen if there family history of grey hairs at an early age even in small children .

Question 9

two year old. bug bite red , white head, warm, and hard . what bug can it be? should i take him to the er?

Accepted Answer

If....: Fever develops, there is a spreading rash from the injury or a generalized rash appears, or any purple spots that do not blanch on pressure.  Try warm compresses to the site.

Question 10

after a head injury to a two year old, how do you know if your child's nose is running or if its the clear fluid  that your told to watch for?

Accepted Answer

It's tricky: The clear fluid you are talking about is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) presumably leaking from the cribiform plate (were the nerves involved in smell are located).  The fluid can be sent to the lab for analysis, but in general, if the CSF leak is significant, the patient has other symptoms like headache and anosmia (can't smell).  This is tough to tell in a young child.  If concerned, see your doctor.

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My two year old son's temperature is running low, his forehead is at 97degrees. should i be concerned?

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My two year old bumped her head on a gym floor and has a egg shaped goose egg on her forehead. she has no symptoms of vomiting

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2 year old head falling to side, cannot stand or sit now. symptoms started yesterday she just moved to california, 2 weeks ago. very vibrent and talking two year old, she is my grand niece

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My 2 year old has a fine rush around eyes nose and forehead ?

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Could only sign of a brain injury in a 2 year old be crankiness? hit his head on cement 3 days ago. small bump on forehead gone. no other symptoms & he's getting molars. didn't lose consciousness or cry. perrla.

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My two year old daughter split her head open yesterday and her nursery teacher today think she has something wrong with her balance what could this be?

A member asked:

My two year old daughter seems to have two lumps on the back if her head near her hair line it's under the skin should i be worried.

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Is it normal to spot a gray hair in my two year old's head?? i am worried.

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Two year old. bug bite red , white head, warm, and hard . what bug can it be? should i take him to the er?

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After a head injury to a two year old, how do you know if your child's nose is running or if its the clear fluid that your told to watch for?

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