What to do if your baby falls and gets a bump on his forehead

The baby fell to the forehead bag more suggests the occurrence of scalp hematoma, serious cases will even appear intracranial injury, must not use the hand to rub the head. Cold compresses, hot compresses, hospitalization if necessary. 1. Cold or hot compresses: If it is just a simple scalp hematoma, there is no nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache and other symptoms, you can ice within 72 hours to facilitate vasoconstriction, reduce subcutaneous hemorrhage, reduce the stimulation of metabolism products on the nerve endings and compression, and play a role in reducing swelling and pain. After 72 hours, hot compresses can be applied to promote the absorption of hematoma. 2. Prompt medical attention: If nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache and other symptoms, intracranial injury such as intracranial hemorrhage, intracranial hematoma, or even brain hernia and other life-threatening situations occur. At this time, you need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, cranial CT or MRI examination, and then symptomatic treatment. If your baby has any of the above conditions, it is important to pay attention to them and seek medical attention in a timely manner.