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Is It To Be Concerned About Child Hitting The Head?

My 2 year old hit his head on the side. He had 2 goose eggs. He cried about 3 mins. Then, was acting fine. He even took a nap as usual. It has been 12 hours and the goose eggs are gone and there seems to be a small indent. It is bed time. And, he is acting very over tired. And won t go to sleep. Should I take him to the er?!
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
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Hello dear,

The indent formation in head after fall is due to accumulation of fluid & blood and it is called Hematoma.
The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body.
But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely.
Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by analgesics preparations, ice compression & adequate rest.

If it still persists or there are any other associated symptoms like fever, excessive crying, vomiting, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc...then it will be better to consult his Pediatrician.
Under such circumstances, a proper clinical+ radiological evaluation will be needed to rule out any pathological cause for symptoms.

Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status.
There is no need to worry, he will be fine.

Wishing your son a good health.
Take care.
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Is It To Be Concerned About Child Hitting The Head?

Hello dear, The indent formation in head after fall is due to accumulation of fluid & blood and it is called Hematoma. The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body. But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely. Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by analgesics preparations, ice compression & adequate rest. If it still persists or there are any other associated symptoms like fever, excessive crying, vomiting, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc...then it will be better to consult his Pediatrician. Under such circumstances, a proper clinical+ radiological evaluation will be needed to rule out any pathological cause for symptoms. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status. There is no need to worry, he will be fine. Wishing your son a good health. Take care.