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Is Dilated Pupils Post Head Injury Requires Attention?
Hi, my 5 year old daughter fell and hit her head the night before last. We took her to see a nurse and were told she was ok. A day later I have noticed her pupils are dilated. Is this cause for concern and if so should I take her to the er now or can it wait untill morning? (She is sleeping) thank you
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Welcome to health care magic.
I reviewed your history.
It seems from the history that your 5 year old daughter had head injury.
This requires evaluation by CT scan to rule out concussion injury as pupils are dilated.
Dilated pupils may be a sign of head injury.
Hence she needs immediate attention and I advice you to take her to emergency room.
Thank you
Welcome to health care magic.
I reviewed your history.
It seems from the history that your 5 year old daughter had head injury.
This requires evaluation by CT scan to rule out concussion injury as pupils are dilated.
Dilated pupils may be a sign of head injury.
Hence she needs immediate attention and I advice you to take her to emergency room.
Thank you
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