Patient's question:
The sofa, it fell down, it was the forehead that hit the ground. Fortunately, there was a rug, but it still left red marks. After that, I cried uncontrollably. By night, I vomited everything I ate, and I didn’t sleep well either—waking up every hour, and every time I woke up, I vomited. I vomited 7-8 times throughout the night. This morning, I also had diarrhea. I’m wondering if the baby got like this because of the fall? If I go to the hospital, will the doctor recommend a CT scan? I’ve heard that it’s not good for children. I’m wondering if the baby got like this because of the fall? If I go to the hospital, will the doctor recommend a CT scan? I’ve heard that it’s not good for children.Doctor's answer:
In this case, it is considered that the baby may experience recurrent symptoms such as dry heaving and nausea/vomiting as a stress response after being startled due to trauma. However, it is still recommended to undergo a CT scan to rule out traumatic brain injury. CT scans can be performed, and generally, occasional CT or X-ray examinations will not have a significant impact on the child. Alternatively, under a doctor's examination, an electroencephalogram (EEG) can be considered. It is important to maintain a quiet environment around the child.