Why my son is having fever and stomach problems post mountain bike crash?
Patient: my son crashed today on his mountain bike and it appears that he only has bad road rash on his back, shoulder, elbow and leg but he now is warm and feels sick to his stomach. We have washed out the wounds and will dress them tonight but the fever and bad stomach is concerning us. He doesn t think he hit his head but is not sure. Doctor: A schematic examination is important always to rule out blunt injury abdomen.Fall from bike by complicated mechanisms always requires attention and an emergency ultrasound abdomen and pelvis is essential to rule out blunt injury abdomen which might explain his pain abdomen.If results are inconclusive on ultrasound a contrast ct abdomen is required.Severe pain might activate sympathetic response which could be the cause of fever. So treat pain symptoms will subside. Tepid sponging can be done sos