Patient's question:
The baby hit the back of the head, and the fall was very severe. The sound of the impact was extremely loud. The baby only cried once and then felt a bit dizzy. When called, he was conscious but a bit sluggish. After a while, he recovered. Now, 80 hours have passed, and there are still no abnormalities. I don't know if he will experience another concussion, brain bleeding, or leave behind any aftereffects.Doctor's answer:
Alright, first of all, in cases of traumatic brain hemorrhage, more than 90% of rebleeding occurs within 24 hours, with some cases rebleeding between 24 to 48 hours. After 48 hours, rebleeding is less likely. The risk of scalp laceration and delayed intracerebral hematoma is relatively small. After a traumatic brain injury, due to cerebrospinal fluid hitting the lateral wall of the ventricles, a series of symptoms similar to concussions may reappear, such as nausea and vomiting. For children, the most important thing is to carefully observe their mental state and crying. If the child is quite fussy but otherwise fine, it should not be a major issue. However, it is still recommended that you have a brain CT scan done.