A child’s head is surrounded by blood vessels and, after any sort of impact, swelling and veins leaking fluid or blood into the scalp could occur. External head injuries with even a small cut may bleed a lot. You should never apply pressure to a head injury incase the skull is fractured. If your child experiences any of the following symptoms they should be taken to an Emergency Room immediately:
- Will not stop crying
- Complaining of head and neck pain
- Vomiting
- Unable to wake up easily
- Difficult to comfort and console
- Is not walking normally
- Uncontrolled bleeding from the site of impact
Often times a child with an internal head injury is suffering from a concussion. A concussion causes temporary loss of normal brain function as the result of an injury. Children commonly suffer concussions from bicycle accidents. It is important for your child to wear a well fitted helmet before getting onto their bicycle. Symptoms of a concussion include:
- Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
- Memory loss
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Slurred speech
- Unable to concentrate or perform easy tasks
- Unexplained anxiety or anger
Children’s head injuries can be very frightening for both children and parents. If your child has been involved in a bicycle or other type of personal injury accident our child injury attorneys in Phoenix are available for a free consultation (602) 457-6222.
