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Symptoms for concern:
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Some of these symptoms may be difficult to assess in a small child. Should you have any concern about your child following a head injury then you should seek medical advice.
A child who sustains a head injury (whether or not the child is wearing head protection), and has any of the below symptoms, must be seen by a doctor – either your own family doctor or at an Accident & Emergency department.
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Vomiting (even once) |
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Loss of consciousness (however brief) |
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Persistent headache despite regular paracetamol |
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Altered vision |
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Memory loss of the fall |
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Sleepiness or difficulty in wakening |
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