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Father of a 3 yr 9 m old boy2 years ago
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My 20-month-old boy fell on the corner of the wardrobe and got this deep cut on head, and got 4 stitches. I am worried it would cause any problems with his brain development? can someone please assist.

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Author of questionFather of a 3 yr 9 m old boy2 years ago
A. Thank you Dr Vandan we will observe him for the next 48 hours. he is not crying now and no other sign. but since there are stitches and dressing on the wound, we are not sure if there is swelling or bump but we are giving Paracetamol.
Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 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 aboves danger signs ares present then you can follow wait and watch policy for pain you can give paracetamol which will help in also decreasingz swelling on the head. also apply ice locally.
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