Children who fell and hit their heads on the ground with fever and suckling should have a CT scan?

Question
Yes, doctor, my baby is 15 months old, yesterday, July 29, she was leaning against an air purifier (nearly 1m high). The baby fell on his head and hit the floor. Then the baby cried for a while and then stopped. Baby is feeding normally. However, this morning, July 30, the baby showed a fever of 37.8 -39.3 degrees and stopped eating and drinking less. Please ask the doctor, the child who fell and hit his head on the ground with fever and suckling should have a CT scan? I would like to thank you.
Luong Thi Thuy (1988)
Reply
Dear family, when a child falls and hits the head, it is necessary to closely monitor neurological signs, especially in the first 24 hours to detect signs. Early intracranial hematoma such as: alertness or irritability or lethargy, vomiting, weakness in limbs, young children may see bulging fontanelles (intraventricular bleeding). If your child has any suspicious symptoms, take him to the doctor immediately.
In case your baby shows signs of breastfeeding the next morning, sucking less and having a fever of 37.8-39.3 degrees, the best solution is that the family should take the baby to the Pediatric Center - The hospital belongs to Vinmec Health System as quickly as possible so that the doctor can assess the child's condition and adjust the prescription if necessary.
Thank you for asking the question “Should a child who has fallen and hit his head on the ground with fever and little feeding should have a CT scan?” to Vinmec. Wish your baby good health always.