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Can Head Injury Of A Child Lead To Nose Bleeding?
my 4 year old son hit the lower left back of his head on a table. Within a couple of minutes, he got a nosebleed, which lasted less than 5 minutes. Could these be related? What signs should I look for to indicate something more serious has occurred?
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
Hi,
Thanks and welcome to HCM .
Nose bleed is not of much concern
If the child develops lethargy , vomiting , convulsions within 48 hours of injury suggest head injury.
Consult physician if above symptoms are noticed within 48 hours.
Hope this reply is OK for you.
Further queries invited.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
Thanks and welcome to HCM .
Nose bleed is not of much concern
If the child develops lethargy , vomiting , convulsions within 48 hours of injury suggest head injury.
Consult physician if above symptoms are noticed within 48 hours.
Hope this reply is OK for you.
Further queries invited.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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