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A week ago my 3 1/2 year hit her head hard on my dresser today her head and one eye are starting to bruise is this normal?

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Probably: Sometimes deep bruises take a few days to become visible. If your child is acting normally, she is probably fine. If she is not acting normally, see a doctor.

Answered 5/22/2016

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A member asked:

A week ago my 3 1/2 year hit her head hard on my dresser today her head and one eye are starting to bruise is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Peltan answered

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