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What are the signs of head injury with a child?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Many: Crankiness, sleepiness, agitation, change in appetite, confusion, lapses, seizures can occur. Any change from the norm should prompt medical attention.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 4/21/2014

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