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Can Head Injury Cause Fever In Child?
My 2 year old hit his head on a metal grocery cart a few days ago when a sibling gave him a push. He cried immediately & started developing a large bump. I woke him that night a couple of times & he seemed fine, just sleepy of course. The bump is receding now & a bruise has developed. His pupils seem fine. But he has been a bit more irritable & aggressive than usual. Then today he has a fever & lethargy off & on. Could the fever be related to the head injury?
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
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If the child develops altered consciousness (drowsiness,lethegy or irritability) indicate injury to the brain due o head injury.
Take him to ER immediately and consult neurophysician.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
If the child develops altered consciousness (drowsiness,lethegy or irritability) indicate injury to the brain due o head injury.
Take him to ER immediately and consult neurophysician.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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