Patient's question:
A 1.5-year-old baby fell from a height of over one meter. At the time, there were no adverse reactions. Over ten days later, low fever reappeared, and after receiving an injection, the fever subsided. However, two days later, coughing and wheezing developed.Hello, is the child's condition due to fever, caused by the fall from a height, or due to tonsillitis?
Previous treatment and outcomes: Due to no adverse reactions at the time of the fall, no thorough examination was conducted. The low fever was treated with two injections, which brought down the temperature.
What kind of help is needed: Hello, is the child's condition due to fever, caused by the fall from a height, or due to tonsillitis? How should I treat it and what preventive measures should I take?
Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, it seems that your child's current high fever is more likely related to recent fever or tonsillitis rather than a head injury from falling from a height. If a fall from a height results in a traumatic brain injury, it may manifest as symptoms such as loss of consciousness or dry cough. A fever lasting for more than ten days is generally not indicative of a traumatic brain injury. The above suggestions are in response to the question "Will my child have long-term effects from falling from a height?" I hope this is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!