What should you pay attention to if an infant or young child falls and gets a big bump on the back of his head?

Because infants and young children are small, they may be in danger once they leave their mother's sight. For example, the baby may fall off the bed and get a big bump on the back of the head. At this time, the mother is particularly anxious. Some mothers don't know what to do, while others are careless and don't care, which may cause serious consequences. Let's take a look at what to pay attention to when infants and young children get a big bump on the back of their heads so that they can get better treatment in time.

1. Crying immediately is generally not serious

Once this happens, parents must not panic and do not pick up the child too forcefully to avoid causing other unnecessary injuries. If the baby starts crying immediately after falling, it is usually not a serious situation and you can pick the baby up gently. If the baby is face down, it is usually less dangerous and you can just deal with the external injuries if there are any. Another point is that for children under one year old, the fontanelle has not yet completely closed, so there will be a cushion inside the skull after a fall, and the probability of causing cerebral hemorrhage is very low. The only thing to worry about is older children falling on their heads.

2. When a child falls on his head, he should go to the hospital immediately in the following situations :

1. Bleeding trauma to the head;

2. The child did not cry after the fall, but was not fully conscious, semi-comatose and drowsy;

3. Within two days after the fall, the child developed recurrent vomiting, excessive sleepiness, poor spirits, or severe crying;

4. Within two days after the fall, bleeding or discharge from the nose or ears and uneven pupils occurred.

3. Go to the hospital as soon as possible

Generally, if you fall and hit your head and cause severe concussion or intracranial hemorrhage, the symptoms will appear quickly, at the latest within 24 hours, so you should go to the hospital as soon as possible if you have symptoms.

What we need to remind everyone here is that you should try to take your children to a large hospital. Large hospitals have more experts and have seen more cases. If an emergency occurs, the rescue facilities will be relatively advanced, and the possibility of tragedy must be minimized.

Third, if a child falls and hits his head and there is no bleeding but a small swelling, he should be treated with cold compress immediately. If the swelling is large or red, you can apply some sesame oil as an emergency measure, or apply moistened potato slices on it, which can help relieve pain and remove blood stasis. If accompanied by symptoms such as drowsiness or vomiting, seek medical attention immediately.

4. Avoid stress

Even if you fall on your head, don't always suspect a concussion. A concussion is characterized by a period of loss of consciousness and awareness. If the baby remains conscious, there will be no problem. If a child vomits, it may be caused by fright or a temporary brain concussion. Generally, the child will recover after vomiting two or three times, which is different from a concussion. Even if it is a concussion, if it is mild, there will be no sequelae.

Fifth, after a child falls on his head, he should rest more and move less. If you remain in good spirits and have a normal appetite within two days, you can rest assured.

5. Pay attention to safety

Parents should always pay attention to their children's safety. This goes without saying at home. However, if a child falls and drops his head in kindergarten or school, parents must take it seriously. Don't wait until the consequences become serious and then regret not paying attention to the child.

There is no need for me to say much about what kind of harm damage to the back of the brain can cause to people's bodies. All parents should know the consequences. Therefore, the health of the child’s back of the brain is really very important.