Question
Today, my little nephew fell headfirst from the sofa and started crying. After a while, he stopped crying, but I noticed he has a runny nose. I’m scared and want to consult about what might have happened?
Answer
The child’s position was head-up when they fell, which requires ruling out any traumatic brain injury. It’s generally not something to worry about; if there were a serious brain injury, there would be severe dizziness and headaches. If you’re still not sure, it’s okay to take the child for a CT scan of the brain. This is my suggestion for the question ‘What if a child falls headfirst from the sofa?’ I hope it helps and wish you health!