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Mom of a 4 yr 11 m old boy3 years ago

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#asktheexperts my son fell fro. cot he cried alot then as usual he is playing there is swelling on back side od the head please suggest

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Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 11 m old boy3 years ago

A. thank you dr vandan , can you trll me how majy ml paracetamol can i give for him

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years ago

A. 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 wait4 and watch policy for pain you can give paracetamol which will help in also decreasing swelling on the 4head. also apply ice locally.

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