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What Causes Nosebleeding After A Head Injury?
Question: Hi
My 4 year old just had a fall and hit the back of his head. There is a swell and also he had nosebleed after that. The bleeding did not last more than 3mins. He gets nosebleed easily and the last time he had it was 12 hours ago
My 4 year old just had a fall and hit the back of his head. There is a swell and also he had nosebleed after that. The bleeding did not last more than 3mins. He gets nosebleed easily and the last time he had it was 12 hours ago
Brief Answer:
Fall
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for your question. This is a very common occurrence in this age group. That he didn't lose consciousness is the most important part of the story. Nosebleeds can happen, as it did in your son's case, but are not cause for concern if they stop as fast as it did. Swelling is to be expected. Ice applied to this area can minimize the swelling.
The next sign to watch for is vomiting within the first 24 hours after the fall. As long as this doesn't happen, we do not have to worry about brain injury. If he does vomit within the first 24 hours, I recommend contacting your doctor immediately.
Fall
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for your question. This is a very common occurrence in this age group. That he didn't lose consciousness is the most important part of the story. Nosebleeds can happen, as it did in your son's case, but are not cause for concern if they stop as fast as it did. Swelling is to be expected. Ice applied to this area can minimize the swelling.
The next sign to watch for is vomiting within the first 24 hours after the fall. As long as this doesn't happen, we do not have to worry about brain injury. If he does vomit within the first 24 hours, I recommend contacting your doctor immediately.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your reply.
My child is sleeping now but was complaining that he was giddy before he slept. Is it of any concern?Also, I did asked him to try walking when he complained of giddiness and he didn't look clumsy in his movement.
My child is sleeping now but was complaining that he was giddy before he slept. Is it of any concern?Also, I did asked him to try walking when he complained of giddiness and he didn't look clumsy in his movement.
Brief Answer:
Follow Up
Detailed Answer:
Good questions.
The giddiness is of no concern. Also, i am happy to hear that he didn't look clumsy.
he may experience headache over the next few days. This is also not anything to be worried about if it happens.
The one sign we want to keep our eyes open for is vomiting within the first 24 hours.
Follow Up
Detailed Answer:
Good questions.
The giddiness is of no concern. Also, i am happy to hear that he didn't look clumsy.
he may experience headache over the next few days. This is also not anything to be worried about if it happens.
The one sign we want to keep our eyes open for is vomiting within the first 24 hours.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your promtreply Dr XXXXXXX Goldstein
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
My pleasure.
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
My pleasure.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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