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Son just tripped & fell down 5 carpeted stairs to a soft landing. he seems fine now. has slight bloody scrape under nose. what should i look for?
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Following signs: Son probably is fine. If won't stop crying, complains of head and neck pain, vomits repeatedly, difficult to awaken becomes difficult to console and isn't walking normally, then you should contact physician without delay.
Answered 8/27/2013
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