Question
A one-and-a-half-year-old girl fell from the bed a few days ago and may have hit her eye on the corner of a table. Initially, there were no apparent abnormalities, but swelling appeared around her eye and gradually turned into bruising. The parent noticed a small red spot near the child’s eye corner, suspecting it might be congestion, and was worried about possible sequelae. The child is currently in good spirits and lively.
Answer
Based on the description, the child experienced swelling and bruising around the eye after the injury, which is a common response to soft tissue damage. The small red spot near the eye corner could be bleeding from a broken microvascular, commonly known as congestion. In the initial stages of injury (not exceeding 24 hours), it is recommended to use cold compresses to reduce bleeding and swelling. If congestion occurs after more than 24 hours, the vessels have started to heal, and at this point, hot compresses can be used to promote blood circulation and accelerate the absorption of bruises. Additionally, consider using anti-inflammatory and blood circulation-promoting medications to assist in treatment. If the child’s spirits are good and she remains active,