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What do i do if 7 month old fell off my back and hit a tile floor. cried for about 5 minutes and slept. should i take her to er?
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Hard to guess but: DISTANCE matters. Babies are not super fragile, which is one reason why we human haven't gone extinct yet. Regarding future head bonks (there shall be many), if a child is acting quite differently even after a mild bump, one should contact his doctor. Head bonks with a short-DISTANCE low-impact on the head, little crying, and no unusual behavior after the first hour, usually don't cause problems.
Answered 4/18/2020
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Head injury, fall: I can understand your concern. Any time a child has a head injury, it may be difficult to tell if there were any medical issues. There may be internal injuries involving the skull ,blood vessels, or brain, that you can not see. The fact that your child slept after the fall is of concern. I would certainly take your child to the Emergency Department. Health care provider can order a Cat S
Answered 4/18/2020
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Hard to be sure: When babies cry vigorously after hitting their heads it can be normal to fall asleep after that, but if there is excessive sleepiness, vomiting, failure to look at you normally when awake, or abnormal movements definitely call Dr or go to ER. Agree with Dr Kwok that babies are quite resilient most of the time, but a tile floor is very hard
Answered 6/1/2020
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