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Infant With Knot On Back Of Head Due To Fall. Is This Serious?

my 11 month old granddaughter tripped over some tennis shoes and fell backwards. She hit the back of her head (the soft spot area) on the corner of the end table. Aknot popped up immediately, She cried for a few minutes but is acting her normal self. What do we need to watch for, do we need to take her to the emergency room
Wed, 11 Dec 2013
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Pediatrician 's  Response
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Apply ice compresses over injured area.
Watch for any lethatgy/abnormal behaviour/bleeding from ear or nose
Warch for 24 hours..
In case you observe get her examined in ER.

Hope this helps.
God bless..
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Infant With Knot On Back Of Head Due To Fall. Is This Serious?

Hi. Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. Apply ice compresses over injured area. Watch for any lethatgy/abnormal behaviour/bleeding from ear or nose Warch for 24 hours.. In case you observe get her examined in ER. Hope this helps. God bless..