Head Injury, Serious, In a Young Child

Symptoms of a serious head injury may include: Passing out. Becoming more and more drowsy, or hard to wake up. Cannot stop crying. A difference in the size of the pupils of the eyes.

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Adam Husney MDKathleen Romito MD

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Head Injury, Serious, In a Young Child

Head Injury, Serious, In a Young Child

Symptoms of a serious head injury may include:

  • Passing out.
  • Becoming more and more drowsy, or hard to wake up.
  • Cannot stop crying.
  • A difference in the size of the pupils of the eyes.

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Current as ofJune 26, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

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Adam Husney MDKathleen Romito MD

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