Patient's question:
After falling, he fell asleep shortly afterward. His spirits were okay, but after a day, he had a high fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. Could it be due to the injury that made him unable to move? The doctor at the hospital said it was a fever, and after treating him for a few days, the fever subsided, and he stopped vomiting. However, he still felt weak and had no appetite. He used to be very lively, but lately, he has become quite quiet.Medical History and Treatment Effects:
No significant medical history was noted.
Assistance Needed:
Is it likely that he was unable to move due to the fall? If it’s hydrocephalus, would his head swell within a few days? Since he had his hair shaved off these past two days, I noticed that the front of his forehead is quite thin.
Doctor's answer:
After treatment for fever, the temperature has risen, and appetite is poor.Advice: If it is due to a fall, there should be anorexia, retching-like dry vomiting, severe head pain, and fever. If these symptoms are present, it is important to promptly improve the cranial CT examination to rule out the possibility of a subdural hematoma. If not, and the symptoms have stabilized, then there is no problem.
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