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Should An Active And Alert Baby After Falling Off Bed Require Medical Attention?

MY 5 WEEK OLD BABY FELL OFF BED ON FRIDAY ON CARPETTED FLOOR.SHE WAS CRYING LOUDLY WHEN I PICKED HER UP.SHE STOPPED CRYING WHEN I HOLDED HER IN ARMS,NURSED HER.SHE IS ALERT,ACTIVE,NO VOMIT SINCE FALL.THERE S NO SWELLING OR BRUISES ON HEAD.SHOULD I STILL GET HER CHECKED.CAN THERE BE ANY PROBLEM
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Pediatrician 's  Response
Hello,

I just read through your question.There is no need for concern. Once 24 hours passed without incident, she became neurologically cleared. you do not have to be concerned about any neurologic injury.

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Dr. Eric Goldstein
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Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. salah saad shoman's  Response
Dear parent, I understand your concerns. you should moniter your baby for the next 24 hours after the fall. if she vomited or fainted or became drowsy in the following 24 hours after the fall then you should get a Ct scan on the brain. if she didn't experience any of that then no need to any medical follow up
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Should An Active And Alert Baby After Falling Off Bed Require Medical Attention?

Hello, I just read through your question.There is no need for concern. Once 24 hours passed without incident, she became neurologically cleared. you do not have to be concerned about any neurologic injury. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Eric Goldstein