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A member asked:
Would toddler have symptoms w/ skull fracture? he bump heads w/bro. there's a soft red swollen bump on forehead for 3 days. touch doesn't bother him.
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not likely a fractur: A fracture is highly likely to be painful. Keep an eye on the red bump to make sure it is going away over days and not enlarging.
Answered 7/29/2015
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Hard knocks of life: As long as he is acting normal, i wouldn't worry. Use cold compresses to reduce the swelling.
Answered 2/22/2013
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Often not: But our design is protective here.The forehead in toddlers is thicker than other parts of the skull and if he shows no signs of altered behavior nor illness it is probably O.K. Make his brother stop roughing him up.
Answered 2/22/2013
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