Question
The baby cried for a while after falling out of bed in the morning, but quickly resumed normal feeding and did not vomit. However, that night, the baby started having a low-grade fever and couldn’t sleep. What could be the cause? The previous treatment and its effect were that the next morning, thinking it was a cold, the parent went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said the baby had tonsillitis and administered an antibiotic injection. I want to know if there is a connection between the baby’s low-grade fever and falling out of bed? If so, what should I do? Thank you.
Answer
If a ten-month-old baby falls from the bed and hits their head, there is usually no major issue, but the possibility of brain injury cannot be entirely ruled out. If the baby is restless or exhibits unusual behavior, they should be taken to the hospital immediately. If you are not sure, you can have a brain CT scan done at the hospital. Generally speaking, I believe there is no major problem. For the baby’s condition, it is best to go to a regular hospital for an EEG and brain CT scan to determine the specific problem and take appropriate measures. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you.