Patient's question:
The baby is 5 and a half years old. This morning, his mother took him riding and he fell and scraped his head. After applying some oil, the swelling subsided a bit. In the afternoon, he was still in good spirits, but now he has a slight fever, 38.4 degrees. Should we be worried? Thank you, doctor. Urgent.Doctor's answer:
The baby has bumped their head. First, check the severity of the wound. If the cut is deep, you need to get tetanus antitoxin. It's also necessary to have the hospital clean the wound. Applying sesame oil is just an old-fashioned remedy, so it's still recommended to go to the hospital. Also consider how the wound might be infected and watch out for signs of shock or a cold. It's advised to have the hospital examine the wound carefully and perform wound cleaning. The baby can take oral fever-reducing medication like Tylenol Oral Solution or fever-reducing drugs. Use warm water to bathe the neck area, armpits, groin, and popliteal fossa. Drink plenty of water.