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1.5year old baby got hit mildly on head v.small swelling on the head cried little then acting normally and playing normally shd i worry?
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Worry not: If there is no bruising then the chance of a clinically important traumatic brain injury is less than 0.02% (PECARN head Injury algorithm). If it has been more than 6 hours and the child is acting completely fine and not vomiting you are all good. Otherwise, see your doctor.
Answered 10/30/2016
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No: It sounds like a minor head bump without worrisome side effects. Observe for any change and have her reviewed as necessary. All the best.
Answered 11/26/2016
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