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Can Only The Ice Pack Heal The Bump On The Head After Fall From Bed?

My 5 year old son fell out of bed and bumped his head on the corner of the bed. He cried for a little bit after, but wanted to go back to sleep.i can feel a bumpy ridge where he hit it. I've been holding an ice pack on it, but do I need to wake him up?
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Hi thanks for your question. Its very difficult to wake a child from sleep but if he did have a significant bump on his head then it is necessary every 2 hours during the night to make sure he is responsive and that his head injury is not more serious. Other symptoms of a significant head injury would be a worsening headache, vomiting and visual disturbance.
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Can Only The Ice Pack Heal The Bump On The Head After Fall From Bed?

Hi thanks for your question. Its very difficult to wake a child from sleep but if he did have a significant bump on his head then it is necessary every 2 hours during the night to make sure he is responsive and that his head injury is not more serious. Other symptoms of a significant head injury would be a worsening headache, vomiting and visual disturbance. Best wishes