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My 8 month son fell off the bed and hit his head above the ear. it is swollen and feels soft. he has no other symptoms. do i take him to the hospital?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Watch and wait: Nope. If he us sleepy key him sleep but make sure he can be easily aroused. If he vomits go to the ER. 24 hours after the injury you can be less watchful or less worried.
Answered 7/11/2015
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Always: better to be safe than sorry. Sometimes what appears to be minor head injury can lead to significant hemorrhage
Answered 9/28/2016
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Not if: He is acting no normally, eating normally,responding normally, not crying all the time out of the ordinary, not lethargic , not vomiting. Arouses normally if disturbed. If these things are worrisome get checked out. Try putting frozen peas on his bump. It should help the swelling.
Answered 4/2/2015
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