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Is The Large Inflammed Welt On The Leg Of A 2 Year Old A Matter Of Concern?
Hello, i need to determine if i should take my two year old daughter to urgent care and whether it is an immediate visit or morning visit. She woke up with a large (egg size) hard, red, and inflammed welt on her leg. it feels slightly warm but i wouldnt call it hot to the touch. She also has a very slight fever of 99.3.
Hi...by what you quote it seems to be a allergic reaction or an insect bite allergy. You need not to go to emergency room immediately. But if fever is increasing and the rash is also spreading and fast, without much of itching it may suggest subcutaneous infection. Then you need to consult a pediatrician for this. Till then you can try 1-2 days of over the counter anti-allergic medications. regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Is The Large Inflammed Welt On The Leg Of A 2 Year Old A Matter Of Concern?
Hi...by what you quote it seems to be a allergic reaction or an insect bite allergy. You need not to go to emergency room immediately. But if fever is increasing and the rash is also spreading and fast, without much of itching it may suggest subcutaneous infection. Then you need to consult a pediatrician for this. Till then you can try 1-2 days of over the counter anti-allergic medications. regards - Dr. Sumanth