Question

My child often accidentally bumps the back of their head, cries for a while, and then returns to normal. However, I am worried whether this will affect their intellectual development.

Answer

Children often have accidental collisions during their growth, causing temporary pain or shock, but usually, this does not seriously affect intellectual development. If the child can quickly return to normal activity after hitting the back of their head and there are no symptoms such as vomiting, lack of energy, or other abnormalities during the observation period, there is no need to worry excessively. However, if there are persistent symptoms or behavioral abnormalities, it is necessary to see a doctor immediately and undergo necessary imaging examinations, such as a brain CT scan, to rule out the possibility of brain injury. A single small imaging examination has a negligible impact on the child’s health.