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My son hit his head on a pole at the playground today. we went to the er for stitches. they put him in twilight. he threw up after eating dinner. do i need to take him back to the hospital?
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Vomiting: Vomiting is pretty common after a head injury. Especially if it is within 24 hours of injury. Also, sounds like he was given Ketamine. That often can cause nausea and vomiting in itself.
Answered 9/15/2019
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