Question
During the period when the child at home is learning to crawl, they accidentally fell and hit their head on the ground. The parents are worried that the injury may be more serious. If a child has a head injury, how should parents evaluate the severity of the injury?
Answer
It’s inevitable for children to fall while trying to walk. If a child falls and hits their head but remains in good spirits without any symptoms like vomiting, the risk of injury is usually low. At this point, parents should closely monitor their child’s condition. If the child continues to cry loudly or has projectile vomiting after the fall, it is advisable to seek immediate medical treatment. If none of these symptoms occur, the injury can be considered minor. Scrapes on the scalp or subcutaneous hematoma are usually not a big deal.