Patient's question:
The child is four years old and accidentally fell backward onto the floor while jumping on the bed on the 25th night. That night, he had a nap and seemed fine, with no abnormalities. The next morning, he went to kindergarten without any issues, and when his teacher was called, she also said there were no abnormalities. However, that evening, the child was always lethargic. When asked, he said he felt dizzy and cold, and shortly after, he developed a high fever. That night, he took fever-reducing medicine twice, and in the morning, he felt much better, eating and playing normally.I want to ask if this high fever is related to the fall. Could the fall have caused damage that would result in a high fever? I know the other symptoms, but I just want to know if high fever alone could be a symptom. Under what circumstances would a high fever occur if something was damaged? Is it necessary to go to the hospital for an X-ray? I asked the pediatrician, and she said it wasn’t necessary, but I’m still skeptical.
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby's fever and falling should be unrelated. The situation you mentioned is more likely to be caused by the baby having a fever. Generally, fever caused by viral infection may have normal or slightly decreased blood counts, and the baby may feel hot. It is recommended that you carefully observe the baby for a few more moments. If the fever recurs frequently or if the cough is particularly severe, it is advisable to seek medical attention at the hospital. Before that, you can take Antiviral Oral Liquid and Fresh Bamboo Juice Oral Liquid.