Almost all of my blog is devoted to my beautiful children. Every mom should know their children inside and out. They should know the good and bad. On a trip out of town, my little John fell off the back of a tricycle on to the cement. I was not there when it happened but I knew immediately when I walked in the door that something was not right. He could not keep his eyes open and pupils were dilated, was crying, holding his hands and face funny, and saying he was going to be sick. So, I took him to the hospital. He had a displaced skull fracture. Poor little John. Symptoms of skull fractures may include headaches, confusion, blurred vision, unconsciousness, loss of memory, muscles weakness, paralysis, vomiting, unequally sized pupils, and even deteriorating levels of consciousness that suggest progressive brain damage. In severe cases in the area of the base of the skull there may be a discharge from the nose or ears. Even if none of these symptoms are present a person who has received a significant blow to the head should consult a physician. When hemorrhaging is suspected a CT scan will be performed. If the person is diagnosed with a closed fracture they will be hospitalized and observed for complications. When no symptoms are present after 24 hours treatment may not be needed since the fracture may heal itself. The hospital where John stayed was exceptional and they said it would just take time to heal.
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