What to do if your child hits his head and gets a bump

In daily life, some minor bumps and bruises are inevitable. The skin has the ability to heal itself. Minor bleeding and injuries will heal on their own in a few days, so there is no need to worry too much. However, if the injury is in the head area, it should not be taken lightly. In addition to the obvious external injuries, the inside of the head can easily cause concussion and other related diseases. So what should parents do when a child accidentally hits his head and gets a bump?

1. First of all, parents and friends should know that when a child's head is hit and a big bump appears, they must pay attention to observe the child's performance. For example, if the child starts crying on the spot after being hit and gradually stops crying afterwards, his spirit and complexion are very good, and there is no vomiting and other symptoms, generally there is no intracranial injury. In other words, the problem is only the skin injuries such as the big bump on the child's head. At this time, parents should first calm their children, but they should not hold and shake the children. At the same time, they can immediately give the children cold compresses, such as wrapping any clean and frozen items in the refrigerator with a towel and applying it to the swelling on the child's head. Cold compress can cause local vascular tissue to contract, thereby preventing ruptured blood vessels from continuing to bleed and exude, and can reduce local congestion, swelling, and pain. However, parents should be careful not to apply ice directly to the affected skin of their children to prevent frostbite.

2. If the child's head is hit and has a swelling accompanied by slight skin breakage and bleeding, you should first use running water or sterilized cotton swabs to wash away the dirt and foreign matter, then apply some disinfectant, put on a Band-Aid, and then apply cold compress. It should be noted that in the early stage of a child's swelling, avoid rubbing or applying hot compresses, because massage and hot compresses will accelerate local blood circulation, thereby increasing the hematoma.

3. After a child suffers a head injury, parents should not only help them with treatment through the above methods, but also closely observe the child for 24-48 hours in the near future, making sure the child gets more rest and reduces strenuous activities. If you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, fever, etc., do not take it lightly. It is best to go to the nearest hospital for examination in time to avoid delaying treatment.