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My 7 mth old son fell off the back if a couch and hit his head on the concrete floor. how should i treat the swelling? when will it go down?
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Cold compresses: As long as your child is alert and playful you can use cold packs for 20 minutes at a tome swelling should go down in a few days if seems drowsy take him tpo the e r.
Answered 11/19/2019
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