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Could Fever Be Related To The Fall From Tree?

My 4 year old fell down the tree house stairs. It's about 10 ft off the ground and she fell from one of the top stairs. She had some cuts and lumps. I put ice on them and watched her. She seemed fine. This morning she was complaining of a sore neck. Now, at 1pm she has a 101 fever, but she says her neck isn't hurting anymore. Could the fever be related to the fall? Should I take her to the ER? Her dr can't see her till tmrw.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

Fever could be due to stress from fall or wound infection. I would suggest you following things:
> keep wound clean.
> Do not touch with dirty hands
> Wash with antiseptic solution and apply polyfax plus ointment
> Give Syp Acetaminophen one table spoon after every 6 hrs till fever settles.

Report to hospital if:
> Condition remain same after 2-3 days
> Any unusual symptom appears
> Condition deteriorates.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing her good health.
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Could Fever Be Related To The Fall From Tree?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Fever could be due to stress from fall or wound infection. I would suggest you following things: keep wound clean. Do not touch with dirty hands Wash with antiseptic solution and apply polyfax plus ointment Give Syp Acetaminophen one table spoon after every 6 hrs till fever settles. Report to hospital if: Condition remain same after 2-3 days Any unusual symptom appears Condition deteriorates. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing her good health.