Head injuries in children

Children are very active, so parents must pay special attention to prevent them from bumping into anything to avoid injuries. But what should we do if children suffer head injuries from falls? It is common for children to fall from beds or stools. Some children will not have any problems, but if they fall in the wrong place, they can easily suffer head injuries. At this time, you should pay attention to whether the child has external injuries, and pay more attention to the occurrence of internal injuries.

What should I do if my child falls on his head?

1. First of all, falling off the bed is inevitable. Once it 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. You can roll a cooked hot egg on the swollen area to disperse the blood stasis and the pain will heal quickly. A child's skull is very elastic and other than a little pain there won't be any adverse effects, so don't worry. It is helpful to apply a cold towel or ice cubes to a fall without breaking the skin, which can reduce the appearance of purple color on the skin. It is best for babies to practice crawling more. Children who walk too early may affect the development of the brain medulla oblongata.

3. Generally, scalp hematoma is not a big problem and will disappear in a few days. Pay attention to the child's mental changes. If the child cries loudly, vomits, etc., you must go to the hospital for examination immediately to avoid brain damage. If the scalp hematoma is not very large, you can try hot compress after 24 hours. It has no effect on IQ.

4. If you fall and fall on your head, it is not a big deal as long as you don’t have mental abnormalities, vomiting, or violent crying. Sweating a lot when sleeping may be caused by low calcium. If necessary, see a doctor and do a trace element test. If you have low calcium, take calcium supplements in time. If your child does not have symptoms such as vomiting, dizziness, or headache, there is no need to worry too much. Children may like to sleep on their stomachs because they find it more comfortable this way. There is no need to worry.