Question 1

when to worry about a baby hitting their head?

Accepted Answer

Always: never allow a head injury . all head injuries are of concern  and must watch baby

Question 2

should i worry if i feel better after hitting my head against the corner of a wall. 2 days past feeling much better. small bump on front head.

Accepted Answer

Concussion: You suffered a head concussion that seems to be improving. You should be worried about what led to the trauma, why would you worry about feeling better?

Question 3

got about 1 1/2 hours till 48 hours after hitting my head should i still worry about brain bleeds pr anything else?

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Hit on the head: No, 48 hrs after a hit to your head, you don't really need to worry about brain bleeds any more. Change in vision, nausea/vomiting, dizziness and worsening headache are all things to seek care for if they develop. However, any hit to the head raises concern for mild concussion which can linger.  So, if you have any trouble with sleep, agitation, ongoing headache, fatigue, get some help.

Question 4

my daughter started crawling about a month ago and she has been falling over or falling back and hitting her head should i worry about brain damage?

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I wouldn't: Kids who fall from their crawling height are not at any risk of brain damage.

Question 5

13 week baby head circumference 98th percentile,ultrasound normal & hitting milestones,is there a reason to worry?worried first time mum!

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Head: Nope, all good.  Likely familial macrocephaly, which means someone else in the family has a big head.

Question 6

hit my head pretty hard on the doorway.  when should i start to worry?

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Right then: Cheer up. If you hit hard enough to get an epidural hematoma you'd be dead already. The other clot, a subdural hematoma, develops more slowly. If you have a bad headache that gets worse, anything that seems abnormal, nausea, vomiting, etc. Go the er where you will have a ct scan that will probably be normal, an enormous bill, and be told you have a concussion. Worry if things are getting worse.

Question 7

my son hit his head earlier. when i woke him just now he would hardly stay awake. told me his name and age but hard to keep awake and angry. worry?

Accepted Answer

Head trauma: Your son has signs of a concussion. Take him to the ER ASAp for evaluation

Question 8

hit my head pretty hard on the middle-top, left side of my head. hit while i was underneath my staircase, came up quick & hit it hard. its been about 6 hours & my head still hurts pretty badly. should i worry? pain spreads from that area to temple?

Accepted Answer

: Local pain and headaches quite common from closed head injury.  Most often, will resolve. But if worsening pain, nausea, vomiting, blurred or double vision, dizziness or imbalance, contact doctor

Question 9

its been over 72 hours since i hit my head getting into a car pretty hard what should i still look for? or worry about? didnt black out or anything

Accepted Answer

Head injury.: Where you dizzy ? confused, loss balance, had transient memory loss, did you go to the ER?
some of the above, none of the above.

You may still develop along the time headaches, dizzy spells, audition issues, etc. Or none.

Time will tell, usually 2-6 months.

Question 10

my 9 month old is trying to walk and she has fell over from a standing position twice today and hit her head and face on the carpet? should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: The head is proportionally larger on small children, so they commonly hit their head when they fall. Luckily, the skull is thick and these falls rarely lead to injury. Be concerned if, after a fall, your child has vomiting, a seizure, passes out, or seems very different to you. Normally, they cry briefly, pick themselves up, and are off playing again.

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Should i worry if i feel better after hitting my head against the corner of a wall. 2 days past feeling much better. small bump on front head.

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Got about 1 1/2 hours till 48 hours after hitting my head should i still worry about brain bleeds pr anything else?

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My daughter started crawling about a month ago and she has been falling over or falling back and hitting her head should i worry about brain damage?

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13 week baby head circumference 98th percentile,ultrasound normal & hitting milestones,is there a reason to worry?worried first time mum!

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Hit my head pretty hard on the doorway. when should i start to worry?

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My son hit his head earlier. when i woke him just now he would hardly stay awake. told me his name and age but hard to keep awake and angry. worry?

A member asked:

Hit my head pretty hard on the middle-top, left side of my head. hit while i was underneath my staircase, came up quick & hit it hard. its been about 6 hours & my head still hurts pretty badly. should i worry? pain spreads from that area to temple?

A member asked:

Its been over 72 hours since i hit my head getting into a car pretty hard what should i still look for? or worry about? didnt black out or anything

A member asked:

My 9 month old is trying to walk and she has fell over from a standing position twice today and hit her head and face on the carpet? should i worry?

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