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16 month old just fell and hit forehead on the concrete...has a bump on forehead. do we need to call a dr? or go to er? can he sleep? what do i do?

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Dr. Videh Mahajan answered

Head bump: It could be as simple as hematoma vs incranial bleed. Its better to check it out.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

16 month old just fell and hit forehead on the concrete...has a bump on forehead. do we need to call a dr? or go to er? can he sleep? what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Videh Mahajan answered

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

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