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Head bruises and bumps come with the toddler territory.
Symptoms of a head injury can occur right away or may develop slowly over several hours or days.
It can be tricky to know what you should do after your child has hit her head.
However, if you feel like something is off, venture to wake your child up.
She should do some fussing and give a shot to get back to sleep.
How are head injuries in children diagnosed?
How is a toddler head injury treated?
The good news: Most kids eventually recover.
If the injury is minor, no treatment may be necessary.
Just a little extra TLC should make things better.
Also, avoid activities that could put your child at risk of injuring her head again.
If your childs symptoms linger, discuss it with the doctor.
Can there be complications with head injuries in children?
This is a serious condition that puts pressure on the brain.
A child with a mild or moderate TBI may have problems with learning, memory and concentration.
Toddlers with severe brain injury usually require rehabilitation, which may include physical, occupational or speech therapy.
How can head injuries in toddlers be prevented?
All toddlers experience an occasional bump on the head.
After a little (or a lot) of wailing, your tot may forget all about it.
If its a serious head injury, have a go at stay calm.
Knowing what to do can help aid your toddlers recovery.
