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My son fell and hit my hard wood floor on wednesday night at nine. he has a golf ball size of a bruise and bump on the right side of his forehead and a bump above his ear. he was showing signs of head injury so i took him to the er. they said to watch him

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Sounds positive: Based upon your description, and now passage of almost 3 days, doubt you have any reasons to be concerned. If he were to get difficult to arouse, confused, have nausea and vomiting, these would be reasons to reassess.

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Answered 11/14/2015

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A member asked:

My son fell and hit my hard wood floor on wednesday night at nine. he has a golf ball size of a bruise and bump on the right side of his forehead and a bump above his ear. he was showing signs of head injury so i took him to the er. they said to watch him

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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