1 yr old tripping up and unresponsive
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Last post: 15/04/2023 at 8:30 am
My first time to ever ask anything on here so bare with me please 🥺
I have two girls aged 6 and almost 2 and have never had to go to hospital for anything (thankfully) until recently!
On Saturday my 21 month old tripped over herself on the pavement outside my house and fell hands first. When my husband picked her up she was crying and screaming "popo" and was in shock I think.
She then tilter her neck right back as she was going to scream and lost consciousness for around 5-10 seconds, which felt like forever!!
She then came round and seemed a bit niggly but wanted to go and play. I called 111 and spoke to GP out of hours, who said it was probably a reaction to shock and not to take her in.
All night last night she was crying which is not like her, so I decided to take her this morning to see the out of hours GP. They also said it was probably down to shock and that she also has a chest infection so gave antibiotics.
The reason I am writing all of this is because I am such an anxious person who can't stop staring at her now and want to know if anyone else's child has ever reacted like this and given you a hear attack?? ..thanks x
Hi Charlotte,
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Hi Charlotte,
I am sorry to hear about your LOs accident. I can see you have done everything you could to get her checked over and to make sure she was ok.
Our bodies can react in many strange ways when we are scared, panicked or shocked. Breath holding is very common and we recommend a short sharp blow in children's faces usually works very well.
Keep an eye on her but it sounds like this was a one off if she has not done this before.
I hope others may come and post to offer further reassurance if they too have been through a similar situation with their little ones.
All the best
Emma
Hi Charlotte,
I’m sorry to hear about your little girl’s accident. What a horrible shock for you.
I’m not in any way medically qualified but you mentioned that your little girl tilted her head right back. Not my children but if I move my neck too quickly I can faint and my grandma had the same thing.
I hope she’s ok now
best wishes
Pam x
Hi Charlotte
I couldn't read and run as I know how anxious you must be.
My son when he was 15 months old was running in the house (good walker he was walking at 11 months) and he slipped and fell down, panicked himself and then collapsed went limp and blue around the mouth and eyes rolled to the back of his head. The GP was asking over the phone if he hit head then went limp or if he fell because he went unconscious it happened so quick I couldn't tell. I took him to see the GP and they checked him over and they put it down to shock. Fast forward a month later he was climbing a small slide we had in the playroom 2 steps maximum tiny slide and he went down it like he has hundreds of times and he got panicked slipped down the slide and again went limp and unconscious blue around mouth but came around quickly! Again rushed him to see medical professional and they were stumped I was so beside myself as it happened so quickly! They eventually decided to send him for further tests to rule out seizures etc because it happened a few times these are the two extreme times, but all rests were fine they said they come to the conclusion he must be shocking himself and holding breath and then fainting. He is a happy healthy 18year old now so I would say it was probably shock but don't be scared to push for second opinion if it happens again! Hopefully it was just a one off X X
I hope your little one is feeling better.
Sending hugs xxx
I haven't any medical background and haven't had this with my child but I would always say that you know your child best- if you have a strong feeling something isn't right then make sure you push for further investigation/referral they can be reluctant but if in doubt fight it out with them- that's what a mother's intuition is there for!
Hopefully it turns out to be nothing and your lo is ok xx
My 2 youngest had something called reflex anoxic seizures (RAS) when they were little. Through shock & fright. RAS is a vagus nerve reaction, not the normal breath holding. DS used to be fine if not upset after his but DD's were caused by her food allergies & shock & she slept for 9 hrs after hers & had all sorts of tests done as she was very poorly anyway.
They are both older now 9 & 11 & have grown out of it.
Alot of comforting is needed as they cant tell you at that age how it makes them feel.
It does sound like the shock though.
Hope your LO feels better soon.
Personally I'd probably ignore the GP on this occasion and take her to A&E to be checked over. I'm sure the GP has done relevant checks but for your own peace of mind. Xx