ok i took him to the ER and they were skepitcal on given him a cat scan cuz of his age. i followed up with the Dr and she feels the same way. she is not sure if the vomiting has anything to do with the fall. should i be worried since he has not been around anyone sick and he has no fever or anything else wrong. he started vomiting the day after the fall and has still for three days. i have people telling me different things.....please help me
2006-08-21 08:44:58 · 12 answers · asked by tammy_martin22 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
my son just recently took a tumble off the couch and hit his head on the edge of the coffee table......at 14 months also.
we took him immediately to the ER where they took a cat scan. they also, found no problems, thank goodness.
but, they did tell us to keep a close eye on him for the next few days.
i know they said to watch for excessive drowsiness, looking like he is out of it also.
i don't recall if they said anything about throwing up, but, i know if i were in you shoes, i would double check that there is nothing wrong.
if the doctor does not want to investigate this further, then maybe you should take him to a different emergency room, since the last one would not do a cat scan.
i know they can do a cat scan at that age since they did one on my 14 month old.
2006-08-21 08:57:20 · answer #1 · answered by Mr.& Mrs.CoolBreeze SFCU 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No fever, no other symptoms, and he started the vomiting after the fall? I think it sounds like something is very wrong. I would take him back to the ER and tell them you want more tests. Then if he is not ok, I would sue the crap out of your doctor and the ER. Good luck!
2006-08-21 08:51:58 · answer #2 · answered by Okkieneko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nausea is definitely a symptom... along with extreme drowsiness.
Disorientation and the inability to stand for very long are also signs, but with a 14 month old it would be hard to say.
Best advice is to watch him for a few more hours and if the nausea continues or the other symptoms become evident, get him to the Emergency Room.
2006-08-21 08:51:14 · answer #3 · answered by J.D. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to find another Dr. ASAP. take him to a neurologist if possible, or go to another ER. Always get another opinion.....if you feel something is wrong, you are probably right....just because they have an M.D. doesn't necessarily mean they know everything....find another DR. fast.
do you know what they call a med student with a C average?......
--Doctor.
always trust your instinct......insist on an MRI my son had one at 6 months....so don't worry about the age thing, that is why we have this technology, make them use it.
2006-08-21 08:54:47 · answer #4 · answered by Tanya N (thesingingbeaner) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him for a second opinion. Vomiting is a sign I think. Also sleep is bad for people with concusions
2006-08-21 08:59:57 · answer #5 · answered by me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get off the internet NOW. get that baby to the ER (go to a differant hospital it ness) Aside of a head injury the baby is becomeing dehydrater. Also the baby could vomit while sleeping and go into respitory arrest. Please don't wait any longer.
2006-08-21 15:02:23 · answer #6 · answered by R W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your baby to a different doctor, a pediatrician would be the best. If the hospital is not cooperating, take him to another hospital. He definitely needs medical attention right away.
2006-08-21 08:56:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi... i live in the uk and if a baby has a fall and is still vomiting 3 days later then i would be very worried.. it sounds to me like he has got concussion, please
take him back to ur local hospital and insist on him having a scan, u must be very very worried and you need to sort this out...
gd luck and i hope you get it sorted...
2006-08-21 08:55:20 · answer #8 · answered by taryn3piper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gte him some medical attention asap....vommiting after a hit in the head usually results in death...at least for the cases i've heard...please don't waste time!
2006-08-21 08:52:54 · answer #9 · answered by ~*REBORN*~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to :
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/concussion/symptoms.htm
or:
write symptoms of head concussion ,and click search.
take him to another dr right now.
2006-08-21 08:57:17 · answer #10 · answered by lily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋