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What Causes Rash Along With Vomiting And Fever In Children?
Question: Hi I am concerned that my 18 month old son may have chicken pox. He had a fever with vomiting 4 days ago. A day later he developed a rash. Can i attatch photos?
It's all over. The spots on his belly haven't blistered and scabbed but other areas have .
It's all over. The spots on his belly haven't blistered and scabbed but other areas have .
Brief Answer:
it may be chicken pox
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Please try to attach the pictures , if possible!! You have a feature to upload the images by yourself on the right side of this query page.
Since the vesicles are already scabbing , then there is nothing much to worry about as scabbing is a sign that the infection is already resolving.
The scabs are infective and i would like you make sure that no other child/un immunized person goes near your kid , to prevent spreading the infection.
The scabs will cause a lot of itching , but i would like you to make sure that your child does not scratch them as it can cause scarring and super added bacterial infections.
You can give syrup phenargan 1 teaspoon two times a day, it will reduce the itching and can apply calamine lotion to soother the areas.
I would also like you to meet your pediatrician since vomiting is not commo in chicken pox and he may be developing an infection in his throat , which is a cause of concern.
Please dont worry , he will be fine!
Take care!
it may be chicken pox
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Please try to attach the pictures , if possible!! You have a feature to upload the images by yourself on the right side of this query page.
Since the vesicles are already scabbing , then there is nothing much to worry about as scabbing is a sign that the infection is already resolving.
The scabs are infective and i would like you make sure that no other child/un immunized person goes near your kid , to prevent spreading the infection.
The scabs will cause a lot of itching , but i would like you to make sure that your child does not scratch them as it can cause scarring and super added bacterial infections.
You can give syrup phenargan 1 teaspoon two times a day, it will reduce the itching and can apply calamine lotion to soother the areas.
I would also like you to meet your pediatrician since vomiting is not commo in chicken pox and he may be developing an infection in his throat , which is a cause of concern.
Please dont worry , he will be fine!
Take care!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Here are the photos. I tried to send them, but they must not have attatched .
Brief Answer:
it looks like chicken pox
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes it looks like chicken pox for sure and i would like you to follow my previous advice and meet your pediatrician.
Please dont worry , your kid will be fine.
Thanks
it looks like chicken pox
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes it looks like chicken pox for sure and i would like you to follow my previous advice and meet your pediatrician.
Please dont worry , your kid will be fine.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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