Patient's question:
Tonight, my baby fell off the bed, hitting his head first. At first, he made a few groans, and later, there was some redness on his head. I’m not sure if it’s a blood clot, but there was no bleeding. After a while, I noticed he looked sleepy, but I didn’t let him sleep. My mom played with him for about half an hour and then managed to get him to fall asleep. However, after he fell asleep, the redness (blood clot) on the upper right side of his forehead disappeared. I’m very worried about what’s going on.Previous medical history and treatment outcomes:
He had a fever of 38°C before and had diarrhea, but nothing else.
Assistance needed:
Could you please take a look and tell me what’s wrong with my baby?
Doctor's answer:
The frontal bone is the hardest part of the human skull. According to your description, there is no recurrence of discomfort for the time being, but you should be cautious about the possibility of a concussion.Advice: It is recommended not to let the child engage in vigorous head movements for the next two days. Additionally, observing for only half an hour is a bit short; generally, it is necessary to observe for two or three days to rule out brain diseases. If you are still not reassured, you can have a CT scan.
The above is the advice for the question "What should I do if my baby falls off the bed and hits their forehead while drowsy?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!