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    Jun 13, 2013, 07:05 PM
    Swollen shut
    My 4 year olds eye is swollen shut from hitting doorframe what do I do?
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    Jun 13, 2013, 07:06 PM
    My 4 year olds eye is swollen shut from hitting doorframe what do I do?
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    Jun 13, 2013, 07:12 PM
    Put a washcloth around two ice cubes in a baggie and hold it over his eye to reduce swelling.
    Call his doctor.
    Look inside his eyelid and peer at his eye closely for signs of anything unusual.
    Give him children's Tylenol if he's in pain.
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    Jun 13, 2013, 07:13 PM
    Has your child gone to the doctor? Follow all advice of the doctor.
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    Jun 13, 2013, 07:16 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by joypulv View Post
    Put a washcloth around two ice cubes in a baggie and hold it over his eye to reduce swelling.
    Call his doctor.
    Look inside his eyelid and peer at his eye closely for signs of anything unusual.
    Give him children's Tylenol if he's in pain.
    I don't have insurance so I can't see a doctor
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    Jun 13, 2013, 07:18 PM
    What country are you in? I would think where it is a child any country would look at your child in an emergency. If not then call social services to see if they can help. Your child needs to be seen by a doctor
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    Jun 13, 2013, 07:22 PM
    It's your responsibility as a parent to start the search for some sort of clinic that is sliding scale. Start calling around, and asking people about qualifying for a state plan or Medicaid or at least a plan just for children. My state has Husky and Charter. Each state is different.

    Hitting a solid flat doorframe hits the bone above the eye first. His eye is probably protected.
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    Jun 13, 2013, 07:26 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by joypulv View Post
    It's your responsibility as a parent to start the search for some sort of clinic that is sliding scale. Start calling around, and asking people about qualifying for a state plan or Medicaid or at least a plan just for children. My state has Husky and Charter. Each state is different.

    Hitting a solid flat doorframe hits the bone above the eye first. His eye is probably protected.
    Ty
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    Jun 13, 2013, 07:28 PM
    Call your township, county human services, and even a hospital to find out about coverage for you and your child.
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    Jun 14, 2013, 01:26 AM
    If this is US, any child can be seen, at the hospital ER that receives federal funding,

    You may or may not owe money, depending on your income, but that is the responsibility we take. The child needs to be seen, so take him.

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