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Suggest Treatment For A Fractured Leg In An Infant

Posted on Fri, 23 Jun 2017

Question: 5 month old fell of changing table onto leg. no swelling no bruising no bleeding. cried for about 5 mins. acting normal and able to put weight on legs

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Since the child has stopped crying very soon, I guess it has not been hurt severely. Since the child is able to put weight on the legs fractures are unlikley. All I would suggest is to give paracetamol or acetaminophen if there is pain (excessive crying). Otherwise you need not bother at all.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
Brief Answer:
Wait and watch

Detailed Answer:
Yes, I would insist you to wait and watch. I do not see the requirement for going to the doctor at the moment.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (40 minutes later)

So i should not bother going to the doctors. like I said no swelling or bruising cried but was easily consoled. I then gave her a bath and she as kicking her legs around then she i got her dresses I helped her stand up and there was no crying or anything she was smiling and laughing.