#asktheexpert Hi Sir/Madam, my son is one year old. Today he fall down from bed. after sometime he had having vomiting and there is swelling on his forehead. whether is it serious or normal? what should I do pls suggest me.

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#asktheexpert Hi Sir/Madam,  my son is one year old. Today he fall down from bed. after sometime he had having vomiting and there is swelling on his forehead. whether is it serious or normal? what should I do pls suggest me.

Accepted Answer

it is important to keep the child for observation for at least 48 hours and if the child develops danger signs like 
severe headache or 
excessive crying or 
excessive vomiting or
abnormal movements or
lethargy or
seizures then kindly meet your doctor immediately for examination.

if none of above danger signs are present then you can follow wait and watch policyd

for pain you can give paracetamol which will help in also decreasxing swelling on the head.
also apply ice locally.

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Thank you Sir.. 🙏

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Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much and yea it is always advisable to consult immediately with your doctor in person if baby do vomit within twenty four hours after fall. Take care