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My son tripped and hit his head and has a bump on the side of his head raised up and bruised right away?

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Head injury: Should be monitored closely. Needs to be examined if not acting like himself, is sleepy, vomits or had loss of consciousness.

Answered 5/24/2014

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A member asked:

My son tripped and hit his head and has a bump on the side of his head raised up and bruised right away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amanda Harding answered

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