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Child Having Fever After A Fall. Pain In The Neck, Back And Wrist. Is This A Strep Infection?

Is it possible for a child to have a low grade fever hours after falling down the stairs? My 4yo fell around 10am. Was fine. Ate a snack then later lunch before taking a nap. Around 6 had a low grade fever (99.6) and complained that wrist (only when touched but not swollen), back and neck were hurting. They also have had several cases of strep in his class the pass couple weeks.

Thanks,

KH
Fri, 3 May 2013
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Pediatrician,  's  Response
Hi KH,

Thank you for your query.

It is not unusual for children to react in various ways to injury. Low grade fever may be there because of the injury. I suggest that you can wait for a day and in case the fever persists it shall be advised to consult your doctor.

Kindly monitor your son for signs of upper respiratory tract infection in view of the cases of strep in his class.

I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.

Wishing your son an early recovery.

Regards,

Rajiv K Khandelwal
http://goo.gl/SuCjl
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Pediatrician,  Dr. Synthyia Bhagat's  Response
Hi
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Fever and pain can be related to injury.
Give acetaminophen for fever and pain relief.He is having soft tissue injury after fall.
Watch for his respiratory symptoms.

If fever persist or he develop any new symptom get him evaluated by pediatrician.

Wishing your child good health.
God bless..

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Child Having Fever After A Fall. Pain In The Neck, Back And Wrist. Is This A Strep Infection?

Hi KH, Thank you for your query. It is not unusual for children to react in various ways to injury. Low grade fever may be there because of the injury. I suggest that you can wait for a day and in case the fever persists it shall be advised to consult your doctor. Kindly monitor your son for signs of upper respiratory tract infection in view of the cases of strep in his class. I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction. Wishing your son an early recovery. Regards, Rajiv K Khandelwal http://goo.gl/SuCjl