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7 year old took a fall and hit his head concrete, do i need to take him to a doctor?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Hit head-watchfulnes: When he hit his head did he lose consciousness? If not just observe him . If he lost consciousness and he is sleepy and difficult to rouse take him to the er.

Answered 5/27/2013

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A member asked:

7 year old took a fall and hit his head concrete, do i need to take him to a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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