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Urgent Advice Please: DD (17 months) smacked her head really hard

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Galaxy · 12/04/2004 20:54

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Flip · 12/04/2004 20:56

Go in and wake her and if she seems alert then she's probably fine. Whenever mine have banged their heads they advise waking every four hours and asking simple things they should be able to respond to. Also if the bumps come out then that's a good sign. It's when there's no bump that it's bad. Where abouts did she bang on her head?

kiwisbird · 12/04/2004 20:57

NHS direct are really good for reassurance
xx J

Lisa78 · 12/04/2004 20:58

Keep waking her Galaxy, see if she seems alert. ANY doubt at all, take her to casualty
I'd also give your GP a ring in the morning to be on the safe side
DS1 had a right smack to his head on some metal pipes at choir practice (don't ask!) when he was about 8 or 9. I took him to casualty though he seemed perfectly alright, apart from the bloody great lump and they said its always worth checking and having an xray, just to be safe
But go with your instincts Galaxy

hercules · 12/04/2004 20:59

I'd take her. They see kids very quickly and you'll have peace of mind. I'm sure she's fine but I really wouldnt let her sleep but would take her. I was told that it can be dangerous because if there is a problem and they sllep then they may not wake up. Any bangs like that should be checked.

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Galaxy · 12/04/2004 21:01

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samwifewithkid · 12/04/2004 21:01

My dd (22m) has banged her head quite badly about 3 times and I haven't (yet) had to take her to A&E. The main thing is get a cold compress straight on it and make sure the were no signs of passing out. Like your BIL says keep an eye on her. I'd keep checking in on her tonight whilst she's asleep. Also another thing someone told me is that it's good to get a lump as it means the swelling is coming out of the head away from the brain, but I don't know how true that is.

Hope everythings OK, I'm sure it will be. They are tougher than we think. I also think worrying is contagious, once one person starts it spreads round. Just keep checking her for your peace of mind.

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Evita · 12/04/2004 21:04

Galaxy, if a bump came up that's a good thing. But as others have said it's when they are asleep that one has to be careful. You could either go to A&E or, as me and dp have done, take it in turns to sit up with her and check she's breathing ok. Whichever you choose you may not get much sleep tonight but better to be safe than sorry. How old is she by the way? My dd's 18 months and since walking she's had some incredible bumps but always been fine even though we've driven ourselves nuts with worry.

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Galaxy · 12/04/2004 21:04

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Jimjams · 12/04/2004 21:07

I wouldn't worry too much if she was fine in herself. When ds1 was just 3 he tripped and hit his head really hard on a table corner in front of a consultant pead. A huge lump (the biggest he's ever had) came up immediately. The paed just muttered something about if there's a lump you don't need to worry and went back to reading ds1's notes. He had to shift when ds1 was still screaming 5 minutes later but gave it a quick glance and proclaimed it fine!

Where did she hit herself? If it wasn't on the side of the head (temples) then usually its absolutely fine- front and back can withstand quite big bangs apparently.

maisystar · 12/04/2004 21:11

i would take her to get checked out. ds fell down stairs and hit head on radiator pipe bout 3 mnths ago. was at bed time but took him to a&e. he was fine (lots of head glue involved!) but the doctors did say is always wise to get a bang on the head checked. one thing i can remember them asking was did he cry straight away or did he seem to black out for a moment.

littlemissbossy · 12/04/2004 21:15

if you're worried, you could try and ring the nhs direct helpline 0845 4647 for advice. i've phoned them a few times about problems with my kids and they've always been very helpful

twiglett · 12/04/2004 21:18

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WideWebWitch · 12/04/2004 23:24

Just wanted to sympathise. Do whatever you think you ought to do Galaxy, if you're worried, go. You haven't posted for a while so I suspect you're in a&e now. I hope (and expect) she'll have been pronounced fine by them by the time you read this. Crying is good, a lump is good and no vomiting or passing out is good too, as others have said. Let us know won't you?

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Galaxy · 13/04/2004 09:17

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samwifewithkid · 13/04/2004 11:35

glad to hear it's all OK!

lou33 · 13/04/2004 19:36

Glad she is ok Galaxy. Only just seen this thread. X

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