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My daughter fell and hit her neck / throat on the corner of a table. it's left a red mark where the top of the neck starts i wondered what to do?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Apply: ice (if tolerated) for the first 24-72 hours then heat (wet compresses are best> I am assuming the child has no trouble BREATHING or SWALLOWING if so take ASAP to local infirmary/emergency room! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 12/8/2017

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