Patient's question:
The baby fell on the evening of the 20th and had 5 stitches in the ear. They had previously had a mild cold that hadn't fully recovered. Starting last night, they suddenly developed a fever. The hospital said it wasn't related to the ear injury. In the morning, they took children's ibuprofen fever reducer, but the fever still persists. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
In this case, it is still considered that the fever may be caused by an unresolved cold, but wound infection can also lead to fever. Oral antipyretics can be taken, and alcohol bathing for cooling will be more effective when combined. Actively treat the previous cold with oral pediatric cold granules and antibiotics for anti-inflammatory and anti-infection treatment. Drink more water appropriately, pay attention to preventing colds, and monitor the wound for regular dressing changes to prevent infection.