2006-09-03 15:40:27 · 4 answers · asked by paige20 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
If you suspect a head injury, take your child to the doctor. Self diagnosis is risky behavior.
2006-09-05 13:09:42 · answer #1 · answered by Joseph 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your child did not lose consciousness, you may watch your child at home. Signs of serious head injury may develop over a 24 hours period after a fall or collision. Potential warning signs include:
Difficulty awakening or excessive sleepiness. You may allow your child to sleep, but for the next 24 hours you should awaken him every two to three ours to see if he or she is acting normally (i.e. recognizes you, talks to you, etc.)
Persistent vomiting
Severe headache that does not improve with Tylenol (acetaminophen)
Convulsions or seizures
Unsteadiness while walking
Difficulty talking
Double vision
Persistent dizziness
Fever
2006-09-03 15:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by cwgrlmeiniowa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are both great answers. To add to the pupil size answer, check to make sure they both dilate/constrict at the same time and that one or both aren't "fixed" in place. (Use a small flashlight.) If they don't move or are different sizes, get to a hospital.
2006-09-03 16:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You already got a great answer, the only one I don't see is to check the pupil size...make sure they are the same. If not...get to the hospital.
2006-09-03 15:46:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋