However minor, the blows that children receive in the head always worried and alarmed parents. Although often do not have major consequences, others can cause permanent brain damage. Every child at one point in his life are beaten on the head, skating, walking bicycle, running and even playing with other children.
Symptoms to Watch
However, after any blow to the head, parents should keep a constant watch on the development of small, because if you show some of the following symptoms should receive immediate medical attention:
Supor or lethargy The child should wake up with ease, especially during the first two nights, try to wake him every three or four hours. Supor should not experience or lethargy especially when getting up.
Eye problems Observe the pupils (ie, the dark circle in the center of the eye) of your child and make sure both remain the same size and are not dilated. Have the child move their two eyes together, and make sure your vision is normal (essentially not see double images).
Blood from the ears or the narizAnte the first sign of blood flow from the ears or nose, seek medical attention immediately!
VómitosAunque in some cases vomiting usually occur after an injury or bruise on the head if they are over … Is a very dangerous symptom!
Nausea or mareosObserve carefully if your child suffers from instability when walking or light-headed. You should also monitor whether speaking or pronouncing words incomprehensible. If this happens, do not waste time and consult with the specialist.
CabezaDespués pains of a blow to the head pain usually occur with some frequency, but if they are very persistent, could be a very dangerous symptom. Convulsions, momentary loss of consciousness and amnesia.
Mental disorders caused by blows to the head
Although children usually present a clinical picture with any of the above symptoms recover rapidly (situation because, fortunately, the brain of children is very strong due to its elasticity), it is necessary to conduct tests with some regularly to monitor your progress.
However, it is important to note that there is a percentage (out of 200 cases in June) that may have brain damage whose effects may last for months, years and even for the rest of their lives. In this case, children tend to express emotional and behavioral problems in academic performance and social relationships.
Children who are victims of such severe bruise more have problems that can become permanent. Some disorders are typical:
*Slow mental processes,
*Disintegration of the merger, and
*Difficulty in learning.
Moreover, these more severe damage and injuries in the head sometimes originate certain disorders tend to be appearing over time. Among them:
*Drowsiness,
*Vertigo and dizziness
*Headaches,
*Fatigue,
*Irritability and memory problems.
For this reason, we believe that the bumps and bruises to the head causing severe brain damage, may affect the cognitive and intellectual development of children.
Recommendations to prevent head injuries
As a result, it is important to prevent them. To do this, we must take into account the following recommendations:
* Do not allow your young child riding in a car without proper protection. For them, adjust the seat belt or use special seats for children.
* Do not allow riding a motorcycle or scooter (even cycling) without a proper helmet.
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