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Can The Fever Be Connected To The Bump On The Head Caused Due To Bad Fall?
My son had a bad fall today. He hit his head and has a bruise on his forehead, but after a few seconds cry he was alright. He acted all normal all day, but now he's got high fever. Can be the fever and the bump on his head connected?
Please give me advice what I should do. Thank you in advance!! Noemi
Please give me advice what I should do. Thank you in advance!! Noemi
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Sun, 17 Nov 2013
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Hi...the fever can be due to fall..if it doesn't subsides by cold sponging or if it recurrs show to a pediatrician..
Dr. Ashish Verma
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