Patient's question:
My baby is one month old. After developing a lump on her head from the IV drip, she was more sleepy for two days. Now it seems she's not as active as before. Could the medication be interfering with her brain?Past treatment and outcomes: None.
What help is needed: Would anti-inflammatory drugs seep through the fontanelle into the brain?
Doctor's answer:
At one month old, the child had a lump on the head after receiving an intravenous drip, which was due to some rolling needle phenomena. Cold compresses can be applied for a few times, and the lump was resolved after 24 hours of cold compress treatment.Advice: The child's tendency to sleep may be related to a cold, and it does not interfere with their intelligence. Do not worry, and avoid intravenous drips for mild fever in children.
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