Question 1

how can i treat problems from headbanging?

Accepted Answer

More Info: What are the problems you are trying to treat. Headbanging in kids is a form of temper tantrums usually. Rarely they are self stimulatory behaviors. Generally is harmless except for occasional bruising cosmetically. More info is needed.

Question 2

is it possible to die from headbanging too hard?

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No: It is extremely difficult to cause serious damage from headbanging other than bumps and bruise.To generate damaging force is difficult as the brains self protection mechanism generally workds subconsciously.

Question 3

can i help my headbanging child withot headgear?

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Yes: The cool design of the kids head makes it pretty tolerant to the headbanging. Its done either to get attention, release frustration or as a self stimulating behavior.They go through it without brain damage&if it hurts enough at any point they quit. You can watch them out of peripheral vision & not provide them with the direct eye contact they are trying to get. Over time they grow out of this.

Question 4

how can i treat an injury from head banging?

Accepted Answer

HEAD BANGING: Sometimes due to frequent headbanging, you develop concussion or contusion of the brain depending on the severity of the trauma. Please see a neurologist for the symptoms present.

Question 5

does head banging mean that my child is in pain?

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No: Head banging is done for a number of reasons, but not for pain. It is usually done to calm the child, as many children find it relaxing. It can also be done out of boredom, out of anger, and as an attention-getting device.

Question 6

who can treat my childs head banging and body rocking?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This maybe normal behavior, depending upon the age of your child, seen during temper tantrums. However, i would discuss the situation with your pediatrician to insure nothing else is underlying the behavior, especially if this is not a toddler..

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: head banging?

Accepted Answer

Head banging: Head banging is an abnormal behavior- literally to hit head against a wall or another surface. Some children head bang as a form of self stimulation.

Question 8

what can result from head banging at bedtime at the age of 16?

Accepted Answer

See below: Head banging does not usually case any problems. However, this is a highly unusual behavior in a sixteen year old. Your child should be evaluated.

Question 9

does head banging cause glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

No: Trauma to the eye (directly) can cause glaucoma however.  Also exercise can potentially lead to glaucomatous attacks in patients with underlying pigment dispersion syndrome.

Question 10

could a concussion be caused by head banging?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Concussion is defined as loss of consciousness, which has been described for head banging.

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