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Is Severe Pain After Being Treated For Abrasion On Leg Serious?
my granddaughter, age 4, was hit by a car yesterday. Thankfully, she only was hurt on her leg. severe abrasion. She was treated last night at a hospital. Xrays all clear. She was seen earlier today by her doctor. He cleaned the wound, put antibiotic cream on and bandaged her leg. She was given tylenol for pain. She has been crying all afternoon and now has a 101 fever. Do you have any concerns about this? What should we do?
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
Hello. I just read through your question. i am sorry your granddaughter has to deal with this.
Your doctor did everything right. However, the appearance of a fever could indicate infection at the wound site. Sometimes, this type of infection requires antibiotics by mouth. If the fever persists beyond 12-24 hours, I recommend getting it rechecked by your doctor.
Your doctor did everything right. However, the appearance of a fever could indicate infection at the wound site. Sometimes, this type of infection requires antibiotics by mouth. If the fever persists beyond 12-24 hours, I recommend getting it rechecked by your doctor.
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