Question
The baby fell on the back of the head again just four days after the last time. Will such frequent falls lead to any problems in the future? Do we need to have a brain CT scan done?
Answer
The baby has fallen eight times in just over a month due to improper care, six of which were direct hits to the back of the head. After each fall, except for once when the baby vomited milk the next day, there were no other abnormalities, and the baby’s condition was normal. Such frequent impacts could potentially affect the baby’s future brain development. It is recommended that parents should be more careful in caring for their baby and avoid allowing the baby to be out of sight. If there are concerns, consider having a brain CT scan to confirm whether there is any injury. A CT scan can only check for structural damage, but it cannot determine intelligence issues. Regarding concerns about radiation scanning, as long as it is not long-term exposure to a radiation environment, it usually does not cause any harm to the body.