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What signs should I look for in a newborn to see if he has a concussion?

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What is a concussion? What signs should I look for in a newborn to see if he has a concussion?
Answered by Dr. Nagasirisha Naredla

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Dr. Sirisha is a Pediatrician and Child Health specialist with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, in 2005 and DCH from Kannur Medical College, Kannur, in 2008. She deals with the nursing care of infants, children, and adolescents at the community and primary and secondary levels of health care.

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Hi,

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A concussion is an injury to the head and consequently brain, that is caused by a fall or a hit. The danger is baby might bleed inside the brain. Three danger signs to look for in a baby with a concussion are:

  1. See if the baby loses consciousness.
  2. See if the baby has a fit (seizure).
  3. Also, note if the baby has vomiting.

    4. The type of injury also matters. Sometimes even if no signs may be present, it is better that the baby is seen by a doctor. Usually, if the baby is fine for 48 hours after the injury, then it is unlikely that baby could have suffered a serious injury. CT scan of the brain is done to rule out any bleeds, in case of suspicion.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 31, 2014
Reviewed At November 14, 2023

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Sirisha is a Pediatrician and Child Health specialist with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, in 2005 and DCH from Kannur Medical College, Kannur, in 2008. She deals with the nursing care of infants, children, and adolescents at the community and primary and secondary levels of health care.

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Dr. Sirisha is a Pediatrician and Child Health specialist with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, in 2005 and DCH from Kannur Medical College, Kannur, in 2008. She deals with the nursing care of infants, children, and adolescents at the community and primary and secondary levels of health care.

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