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What Causes Ulcer Over Tongue When Suffering From Fever And Diarrhea?
Question: hello my son is 2yrs old and 10 mths weights 47lb had 100.9 temperature with diarrhea for the past 2days he has developed canker sores on his tongue and little bumps on the outside of his mouth has been eating not much but drinks water playing as usual beeing himself..ive been giving him motrin every 4-6 hrs his all up to date with his shots what is this?
Brief Answer:
Viral illness...not to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi.....you are right, its stress ulcer or aphthous ulcer over the tongue. The bumps outside look like a viral exanthem or a viral illness induced rash. You neednot worry if he's active and his usual self. Will suggest you danger signs or red flags if fever and diarrhea, so that you can be on guard.
If your kid is normal in between fever episodes in a single day...I don't think you should worry as its only 3rd day of fever. Danger signs include breathlessness/ rash/ low urine output/ seizures/ unconsciousness/ blood in motion. Don't worry if these are not there & the kid is active.
He also seems to bw having acute watery diarrhea. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. I suggest you use zinc supplements & ORS...
Hope my answer was helpful for you. Happy to help anytime. Further clarifications and consultations on Health Care Magic are welcome.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).
Viral illness...not to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi.....you are right, its stress ulcer or aphthous ulcer over the tongue. The bumps outside look like a viral exanthem or a viral illness induced rash. You neednot worry if he's active and his usual self. Will suggest you danger signs or red flags if fever and diarrhea, so that you can be on guard.
If your kid is normal in between fever episodes in a single day...I don't think you should worry as its only 3rd day of fever. Danger signs include breathlessness/ rash/ low urine output/ seizures/ unconsciousness/ blood in motion. Don't worry if these are not there & the kid is active.
He also seems to bw having acute watery diarrhea. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. I suggest you use zinc supplements & ORS...
Hope my answer was helpful for you. Happy to help anytime. Further clarifications and consultations on Health Care Magic are welcome.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
He had diarrhea yesterday and fever of 100.9
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi...If he has diarrhea and still urinating well - that means he is not having dehydration.
Fever of 100.9 doesn't warrant Paracetamol. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below.
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi...If he has diarrhea and still urinating well - that means he is not having dehydration.
Fever of 100.9 doesn't warrant Paracetamol. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below.
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
how long will my son have this bumps and dose he need antibiotics this morning I noticed he had more red bumps but on his legs will he need to get seen I am very worried
Brief Answer:
As the bumps are increasing, see a dr
Detailed Answer:
Hi...you have mentioned that the bumps are increasing in numbers. I agree that IRS an important sign. But an image and an information on the general well being of the kid will be immensely helpful.
I suggest that you see your pediatrician, but if there's no fever and the kid is active otherwise, I don't think antibiotics would be needed.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
As the bumps are increasing, see a dr
Detailed Answer:
Hi...you have mentioned that the bumps are increasing in numbers. I agree that IRS an important sign. But an image and an information on the general well being of the kid will be immensely helpful.
I suggest that you see your pediatrician, but if there's no fever and the kid is active otherwise, I don't think antibiotics would be needed.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
His playing and no signs of fever is urinating but not eating much just crackers
Brief Answer:
Its not an emergency
Detailed Answer:
Hi...then its not an emergency.... He might not require antibiotics. As i have mentioned in my first suggestion, it shoulders be a viral exanthem and it is usual for such rash to increase before settling.
Wish your kid good health and speedy recovery. If you are happy with my suggestions, kindly rate it.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Its not an emergency
Detailed Answer:
Hi...then its not an emergency.... He might not require antibiotics. As i have mentioned in my first suggestion, it shoulders be a viral exanthem and it is usual for such rash to increase before settling.
Wish your kid good health and speedy recovery. If you are happy with my suggestions, kindly rate it.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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