Will a child have a fever if he falls on his head?

The baby's head is not fully developed yet and is very fragile, so you must pay more attention to avoid bumping the baby's head. Not all babies will have a fever after falling on their heads. You must observe the baby first after falling on his head. If the cervical spine is not injured, then pick him up. After picking him up, pay attention to see if there is any swelling on the baby's head, and whether the baby becomes sleepy and does not want to eat. It is best to go to the hospital to check whether there is any damage inside the brain.

1. Does the baby have a bulge after falling on his head?

If your baby is crying but conscious after falling on his head, and the injury is just a bump, there is no need to worry too much. Mothers can use an ice bag or a towel wrapped in ice to apply cold compress to the swollen area, and then switch to hot compress after 48 hours. This can reduce swelling, relieve pain, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. At the same time, closely observe your baby's condition during the first 3 days, and seek medical attention immediately if you find anything unusual. If there is nothing unusual within 3 days, the chance of changes is very low.

2. Does the baby vomit after falling on his head?

If the baby vomits three times in a row after a head collision, and the vomiting becomes more and more frequent, the baby should be taken to the hospital immediately.

3. Is the baby drowsy after falling on his head?

If a mother finds that her baby becomes sleepy after falling on his head, and although he can be woken up by being called, he falls asleep again quickly after being woken up, there is probably a problem and the mother should take the baby to the hospital for a check-up.

4. Observe the baby's appetite after he falls on his head

Mothers should carefully observe their baby's appetite after he falls on his head. A decreased appetite after an impact is not a good sign and needs to be carefully observed.

5. Observe the baby's mobility after he falls on his head

Within three days after your baby falls on his head, you should carefully observe the baby's mobility to see if the baby's mobility is worse than usual, or whether the baby's hands and feet are weak. If similar conditions occur, the baby should be sent to the hospital in time.

6. Observe the pupils after the baby falls on his head

Mothers can also observe the baby's pupil condition themselves by shining a flashlight into the baby's eyes to check whether the pupil's light emission is normal. Under normal circumstances, the pupil will shrink in bright conditions and expand in dark conditions, and the left and right sides will be the same size. If one pupil is larger than the other, you must go to the hospital immediately.

Warm reminder: If the baby falls and hits the ground head first, the cervical spine may be injured. At this time, the baby should not be moved at will. The baby should be kept as it is and call 120 in time to send the baby to the hospital for treatment.