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Huge goose egg on my 1 year olds forehead from a bite. what can i do to make the swelling go down?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

ER: Get to the ER or urgent care now. If it is as you describe, this warrants attention now. No time to take a chance with one so little. Go Now. Good Luck.

Answered 7/14/2016

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Concerning: That amount of swelling from a bite is concerning and I feel that you should call your pediatrician to arrange for an examination. I am concerned about bleeding(hematoma) or a severe allergic/inflammatory reaction.

Answered 5/27/2015

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Ice/Benadryl: Apply ice to area and give child Children's Benadryl (diphenhydramine). If it is not any better, see pediatrician.

Answered 5/28/2015

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