Question
Is it necessary to check a child’s dizziness? The child was violently shaken by their father about two weeks ago, with particular emphasis on the head. The child experienced dizziness for a few seconds after the shaking, and later had vomiting once, two days later. Apart from those days, the child has been crying a lot but is easily comforted, and they also sleep well. Eating and drinking are normal. There are no other symptoms. Recently, I saw online that children should not be shaken recklessly, especially the head. However, in that case, the child’s head was indeed shaken. Should I take the child for a thorough check-up based on what I’ve described? Also, the child has been zoning out occasionally in the past two days. That’s all the symptoms are.
Answer
The child has been shaken for nearly a month now, and there seem to be no abnormalities at present, so it should be okay. What is meant by shaking is violent trembling that can cause temporary loss of consciousness and blurred vision, as well as vomiting symptoms. These transient symptoms can only be considered as mild concussions at most. After no symptoms are shown, they can be considered normal. It is recommended to treat the child well and educate them without punishment. Show love for the child without causing unnecessary harm through actions that threaten their health and instill fear in their hearts as a child.