yesterday my 4yr old got hit in the side of the head with a rock caused a small gash and blood. he seemed fine yesterday and lastnite. but today is really tired and complains of a stomach ache could this be a sign of a concussion or ssomething more serious? and should i take him to the er?
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. First be reassured that your kid is normal. I will suggest you danger signs of head injury -1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorial or behavior. If none of them are present, I don't think you should worry about his trivial head injury. For pain, you can give oral Paracetamol in the dose of 15 mg/kg/dose(max ceiling dose 500 mg) every 4-6th hourly.  Hope my answer was helpful for you.  I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.