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Hello, my mom fell from a chair and hit the upper back of her head on the cement due to the fall. after that, i saw some small red spots on the area that hit the cement. what am i supposed to do? should we bring her to the hospital?

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Yes. good idea to have her checked out

Answered 2/18/2022

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Likely red spots represent bleeding from an abrasion, but if laceration and ongoing bleeding likely will need suturing. Effect of injury such as worsening headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, imbalance, visual doubling or blurring would prompt a visit to urgent care.

Answered 2/18/2022

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