What should I do if my child has a big bump on his forehead?

Bumps and bruises are inevitable in life. Every child has a different physique. For some children, the marks left by the bumps will remain for a long time, and may even leave a large bump. Generally speaking, the nature of the bumps left by collisions is quite complicated, and in severe cases may even lead to some diseases. Therefore, you must pay attention to observation after a bump. So what should you do if your child gets a big bump on the forehead?

1. If a child shows these symptoms after a head injury, it means that the problem is not serious.

① He started crying on the spot, but stopped crying within 15 minutes;

②After the crying stops, the child looks very energetic and in good condition;

③ No vomiting;

④There is no serious lump on the head;

In other words, if the baby behaves the same as before except for a brief period of crying, then there is no need to worry too much, because this collision did not cause brain damage and at most it is only a skin injury.

2. Processing

① If there is a lump, avoid rubbing or applying hot compress, because the lump caused by a fall is generally caused by rupture of capillaries at the injured site, which accelerates blood circulation and forms a lump. Massage and hot compress will cause the hematoma to increase.

② If a lump appears, you can immediately use cold compress to treat it. For example, wrap a popsicle or any clean frozen item in the refrigerator in a towel and apply it to the bump. Cold compress can promote local vasoconstriction, reduce congestion and swelling in the affected area, and also has an analgesic effect. Be careful not to apply ice directly to the skin. (Cold compresses can be used for several hours after the child is injured)

③If there is a slight skin break with bleeding and a lump, first rinse off the dirt and foreign matter with clean water or carefully clean the wound with a cotton swab, then apply a sterile Band-Aid, and apply cold compress after the bleeding stops.

3. Seek medical attention

If your child develops any of the following symptoms immediately after being hit, please seek medical attention as soon as possible.

① The child loses consciousness or becomes nauseous and vomits after a head hit;

② Unable to move arms or legs;

③ The skull is sunken or has a gap, or the mass is particularly severe;

④ Large wounds and continuous bleeding;

⑤Blood or watery fluid flowing from the ears or nose;

⑥ The pain lasts for more than 1 hour, and the child keeps crying and making a fuss;

⑦ After the injury, the patient loses the sense of balance, walks unsteadily, and suffers from persistent dizziness.

In short, if the child has obvious wounds after being hit, cannot calm down for a long time, and exhibits abnormal behavior, parents must not take it lightly.