Patient's question:
A 7-year-old child fell backward from the bed, hitting their head, because the impact was under the heater. It's unclear if they hit the heater. There were no broken skin, but there was a large bump and a small bump on the head, both of which were hard. The child cried for a while, and there were no other abnormalities. After the fall, they were rubbed with sesame oil, but two days later, the bump still hasn't subsided. Today, it was noticed that some blood vessels on the head were slightly raised, and the child had a runny nose, hiccups, and the area with the bump was sensitive to touch!Previous Treatment and Effect:
Did not go to the hospital; applied sesame oil at home.
Type of Help Needed:
Hello, is this a serious issue? Should we have a CT scan? It's said that CT scans have side effects, so we haven't gone yet. Should we get checked? Will there be any long-term effects?
Doctor's answer:
In this case, since the baby hasn't vomited or refused food after the fall, it should not be a serious issue. It's likely just some external injury. Applying a warm towel can help, and the swelling should gradually subside in a few days. Please carefully monitor the child's condition. It's best to take the child to a local doctor for a check-up for peace of mind. There's no need to necessarily have a CT scan. Wishing you good health!The above advice is for the question "2-year-old baby falls backward off the bed and hits the head." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!