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What Causes Redness On Cheeks When Suffering From Fever?
Question: my 7 month old has red cheeks and 99.5 fever, some irritability, fights sleeps but other than that no other symptoms. what could this be? need for a doctor visit?
Brief Answer:
Fever and irritation in an infant
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Due to fever cheeks may be red but this is not a cause of concern.
Since little one is having fever , irritation and disturbed sleep ,all these symptoms may be due to teething ( as erupt at any time after 6 months of age and causes increase in temperature , hot forehead , sole and palm , particularly with mild irritation and sleep disturbance ) .
When such patient visit I prescribe paracetamol drops 10 mg / kg body weight whenever require .
Cold sponging on forehead.
Simethicone drops often relieve irritation and help in sleep ( dosage :10-20 drops 3-4 times daily 15 minutes before meal i.e. milk).
Still fever persists more than 3-4 days then consult a Paediatrician .
Hope this will help you.
Good luck .
Fever and irritation in an infant
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Due to fever cheeks may be red but this is not a cause of concern.
Since little one is having fever , irritation and disturbed sleep ,all these symptoms may be due to teething ( as erupt at any time after 6 months of age and causes increase in temperature , hot forehead , sole and palm , particularly with mild irritation and sleep disturbance ) .
When such patient visit I prescribe paracetamol drops 10 mg / kg body weight whenever require .
Cold sponging on forehead.
Simethicone drops often relieve irritation and help in sleep ( dosage :10-20 drops 3-4 times daily 15 minutes before meal i.e. milk).
Still fever persists more than 3-4 days then consult a Paediatrician .
Hope this will help you.
Good luck .
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