Blows to the head in children: When to the doctor?

Blows to the head are common among children, however, when a child experiences a fall or a blow, it is always a cause for concern for parents.

When they start walking, it is common for them to fall off their feet own height. They can also occur as a result of falling from beds, chairs or tables.

When the children grow up, they accidents They can occur after riding a skate or bike due to improper wearing of a helmet, experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) point out.

When these types of accidents happen in the head is important know how to treat it properly and know when to take the child to the doctor.

The Panama Association of Pediatricians offers some tips know how to act in each case:

– When a child hits his head head They should monitor your condition for 24 hours or, even better, the next 72 hours.

– If you have any unusual symptoms or behavior, you should see a doctor. He should go even if the child loses consciousness, no matter how short-lived.

– When head trauma Cervical spine injuries can also occur.

– It’s false that you can’t leave it put the child to sleep at night if you hit your head. It is best to wake him up every two or three hours to check that he is awake and responding normally.

– After a blow to head small You can and should continue with your usual activity, i.e. sleeping, eating and playing at the time you normally work.

It’s completely normal to feel a little down.