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Is High Fever After A Head Injury A Matter Of Concern?

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Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014
Question: My daughter fell and hit the side of her eye temple area on Friday. Today is Sunday the swelling went down but now she has a fever of 102.2. She is 6 years old and today was the first time I ever had to use a thermometer. Do I need to bring her to the emergency room?
Thanks so much
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Fever is unrelated to head injury

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms XXXXXXX

Being a Pediatric Surgeon I encounter many cases of Head injury to present with fever.
Fever could be just co-incidental thing.

If you notice any of the signs , consult Pediatrician/Pediatric Surgeon or ER at earliest

1. Excessive crying or excessive sleeping
2. Abnormal movements of the body which could be convulsion
3. Persistent Vomiting: 1 or 2 episode of vomiting is quite common in Pediatric Head injury and is not cause for concern.
4. Loss of consciousness

Fever can be controlled with Paracetamol with dosage of 10mg/kilogramme body weight per dose .

In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Wishing you happy and healthy life

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
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Is High Fever After A Head Injury A Matter Of Concern?

Brief Answer: Fever is unrelated to head injury Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms XXXXXXX Being a Pediatric Surgeon I encounter many cases of Head injury to present with fever. Fever could be just co-incidental thing. If you notice any of the signs , consult Pediatrician/Pediatric Surgeon or ER at earliest 1. Excessive crying or excessive sleeping 2. Abnormal movements of the body which could be convulsion 3. Persistent Vomiting: 1 or 2 episode of vomiting is quite common in Pediatric Head injury and is not cause for concern. 4. Loss of consciousness Fever can be controlled with Paracetamol with dosage of 10mg/kilogramme body weight per dose . In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Wishing you happy and healthy life Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak K K MBBS,MS,MCH .