Patient's question:
After falling off the bed a year ago, there's still a slight bump on the back side of the baby's head. What should I do? When the baby fell off the bed, I saw it lying on the ground crying. Later, I noticed a red mark from the left side of the head to the left back of the brain. I'm afraid that when it fell, the left back of the head hit the TV stand next to the bed (it's not very high, made of wood), and then it fell to the ground, turning onto its stomach. There's a bump on the left back of the brain, and it cried loudly, seemed a bit dizzy, but later improved after a while. I observed the situation for a few days, and everything was normal. Initially, I applied cold compresses, and then continued to do so for several days.Now the baby is 13 months old, and there are no abnormalities. However, when looking at the back of the head, the left side seems relatively more prominent compared to the right side. I don't know if it's from that fall, and I'm very worried because I've read online that many cases of brain hematoma are discovered after a long delay. I'm terrified and hesitant about whether to have a detailed check-up and an MRI. I keep worrying about the radiation from the MRI, so I decided to consult first. Please help me, doctors, with this situation. I'm very anxious, even though everything is fine now, I'm afraid of the situation described online happening again. I'm eagerly awaiting a response! Thank you!
Now, the bump is generally not noticeable from the back, but if you look closely, the left back of the head is much more prominent than the right. I don't know if this is normal.
Medical History and Treatment Effects:
No diseases, mild fever 3 times within the first year, once due to tonsillitis with high fever. No other medical history.
Desired Help:
Please provide as much advice as possible based on my description!
Doctor's answer:
It should not be a big problem. Please wait and see. If the baby is eating and sleeping normally, there will be no vomiting or high fever, and it should be fine.Medical Advice: In fact, children are not as fragile as we think. As the old saying goes: "A little fall won't hurt a child." This is because an infant's bones have not yet fully developed and are very soft, making them more resilient. Unlike adult bones, which are hard, a fall for an elderly person can be a hard impact, and a severe fall may even result in fractures. Additionally, an infant's fontanelle (soft spot on the head) has not yet closed, which can cushion the impact from a sudden fall.