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Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Question: my 11 month old fell 6 hrs ago and hit her head behind her ear. seemed fine. cried less than 5 mins, napped, ate, played. at bathtime, I noticed the mark looked very red and now appears to be bruising. she went to bed an hour early. should we go to the ER?
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Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: relax. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. Relax,there is nothing to worry. Apply ice over area for 5 minutes 2 to 3 times a day. Give acetaminophen for pain relief 15 mg/kg bodt weight. Observe for any warning sign like excessive drowsiness/persistant vomiting/bleeding from ear or nose and in case ypu onserbe any take him to ER. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can help further. Wishing your baby good health. God bless..
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Suggest Treatment For Bruised Head

Brief Answer: relax. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. Relax,there is nothing to worry. Apply ice over area for 5 minutes 2 to 3 times a day. Give acetaminophen for pain relief 15 mg/kg bodt weight. Observe for any warning sign like excessive drowsiness/persistant vomiting/bleeding from ear or nose and in case ypu onserbe any take him to ER. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can help further. Wishing your baby good health. God bless..