A member asked:

My 8 year old cousin got hit in the face by a 16 in softball there is a bump some swelling and pain?

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Closed head : Trauma- apply ice pack on the swelling and observe for the next 7 days- for excessive vomiting , headaches, pupil size change, lethargy, slurred speech , gait disturbance, incoordination . To emergency room if these are present. Try to avoid taking medicines that can cause drowsiness or alter mental status.

Answered 7/19/2014

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