Question
The child fell on the 20th evening, and five stitches were sewn in the ear. The child had a slight cold before, which has not healed. Last night, the child suddenly started to have a fever. The hospital examination said it was not related to the ear injury. This morning, the child took ibuprofen for fever reduction, but the fever persisted, and I asked for solutions.
Answer
Considering that the child’s previous cold has not healed, it could be a cause of the fever. However, wound infection could also lead to a fever. It is recommended to take oral fever-reducing medication and use alcohol sponge baths for better cooling effects. At the same time, actively treat the cold by giving the child appropriate pediatric cold medication and antibiotics for inflammation and infection prevention. Additionally, increase fluid intake appropriately, keep warm, and regularly change the wound dressing to prevent infection.