Patient's question:
On December 3rd, the child was hit by a car and suffered a fracture at the upper three centimeters in front of the left ankle. They were put in a cast that night and had a fever of 38.5 degrees. On the afternoon of December 4th, they had a continuous fever, reaching a high of 38.5 degrees. Today, December 5th, at 2:30 PM, their temperature was around 39.2 degrees. Is this temperature normal?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the child has had a tibial fracture for three days after being hit by a car. After being immobilized with a cast, they have been experiencing fever. This condition, where fever reappears after being immobilized with a cast following a car accident, is definitely abnormal. I recommend that you take the child to the hospital to see a doctor for a thorough examination to identify the cause of the fever. The above is my suggestion for this issue. I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!