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 uncontrollably. Later, I noticed a red mark from the left side of the head to the left back of the head. 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 was a bump on the left back of the head, and it cried loudly, seeming a bit dizzy. After a while, it improved. I observed the situation for a few days, and everything was normal. Initially, we 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'm not sure if it's from that fall, and I'm very worried because I've read online that many cases of delayed brain hematoma occur after falls. I'm terrified and hesitant about whether to have a detailed check-up and undergo a CT scan, as I'm concerned about the radiation exposure. So, I decided to consult first. Please help us by giving advice on what to do in this situation. I'm very anxious, even though everything seems 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 visible 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:
No underlying diseases. Mild fever three times within the first year, once due to tonsillitis with high fever. No other medical history.
Request for 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 everything should be fine.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 would be a hard impact, and a severe fall could even result in a fracture. Additionally, an infant's fontanelle (soft spot on the head) has not yet closed, which helps cushion the impact from a sudden fall.