Question
Yesterday, my baby fell headfirst, and although she cried a bit, she stopped crying shortly after. She started to have a fever of 37.5 degrees around 1 am, which gradually subsided after several applications of a towel. Today, she has been wanting to sleep a lot, and in the evening, the fever came back. Could it be that she was scared or injured?
Answer
A fever after a fall in children may indicate a brain injury. It is advisable to have a brain CT scan done to rule out any brain damage. Rest assured with this course of action.