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Suggest Treatment For A Bruise On The Scalp After A Head Injury

my son hit the front of his head on pavement at a skate park. He was wearing a helmet but does have a bump bruise still. Hes really sleepy and went to bed early. should I wake him? hes only 5 turning six and fell from a pretty high up spot. never lost conciuosness, and did not vomit. I gave him motrin for pain.
Tue, 30 Jul 2019
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Hello,

See if is feeling drowsy, better do CT or MRI to rule out any internal bleeding.
Consult a neurologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For A Bruise On The Scalp After A Head Injury

Hello, See if is feeling drowsy, better do CT or MRI to rule out any internal bleeding. Consult a neurologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician