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Could An Armpit Lump With Diarrhea And Sickness Be Due To Medication?
hi, my 2 and half year old son was put on medicine on friday for being anemic. today he has come down with diarhhoa and very bad sickness, sweating and hot and cold chills, is this to do with his medicine? he also has a lump under his armpit could it be too do with that? or exposue to sun?
A lump in the armpit can have many causes. These include swollen lymph nodes, infections, or cysts. Infection can cause fever chills. Iron supplements may cause upset stomach, stool changes, and constipation. They absorb better if they’re taken on an empty stomach before a meal. But if they upset your kid’s stomach, taking it after a meal instead may help. Make sure your giving iron in the doses as prescribed by your pediatrician. Excessive iron intake can lead to serious health problems Signs of an iron overdose include: • severe vomiting • diarrhea • pale or bluish skin and fingernails • weakness An iron overdose is a medical emergency. Consult your doctor for detailed clinical examination.
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Could An Armpit Lump With Diarrhea And Sickness Be Due To Medication?
A lump in the armpit can have many causes. These include swollen lymph nodes, infections, or cysts. Infection can cause fever chills. Iron supplements may cause upset stomach, stool changes, and constipation. They absorb better if they’re taken on an empty stomach before a meal. But if they upset your kid’s stomach, taking it after a meal instead may help. Make sure your giving iron in the doses as prescribed by your pediatrician. Excessive iron intake can lead to serious health problems Signs of an iron overdose include: • severe vomiting • diarrhea • pale or bluish skin and fingernails • weakness An iron overdose is a medical emergency. Consult your doctor for detailed clinical examination.