Hi, my 15 month-old child just fell and hit his cheekbone on the stair. I could put ice only for a few seconds because he was crying too hard and would not let me.Now he s sleeping and from what I see his cheek is very red and he has a purple-blue line unde his eye starting from his temple. How worried should I be?
Hi!I'm sorry to hear that about your child. The bruise on your children face is due to the impact when he fell on the stairs. It is expected. It usually starts as red to purple-blue then after about 5 days it becomes green to yellow as it heals. How hard was the fall? Did he lose consciousness? Did he vomit? For now, what you can do is apply ice on the area and observe your child for 24-48 hours for any changes in his sensorial, increase sleepiness, and vomiting. If any of these signs is present, you have to bring him to your doctor. If you have any further verification, don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Handle Dulay-See, M.D. Pediatrician