Patient's question:
A six-month-old baby fell off the bed and hit the back of their head. When picked up, the baby cried for a very short time and then stopped. It seems there are no obvious abnormalities. Should the baby be taken to the hospital? Will the baby be brain-damaged?Doctor's answer:
Hello, human anatomy is very scientific, which can effectively buffer external collisions and prevent damage to important organs. When a child's head is hit, you should first observe whether the local skin is damaged. If there is damage, disinfection and debridement should be performed. If there is no wound, it is necessary to observe whether the child is crying, changes in mental state, or vomiting. If symptoms appear, one of the symptoms should be sent to the hospital for a CT scan to rule out brain injury caused by intracranial hemorrhage. If none of the above symptoms appear within three days, it indicates that there is no brain injury and it will not affect the child's intellectual development.