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My 5 year old son started throwing up yesterday and had a fever around 100-103. He tested negative for flu and strep. Today he is still running a fever around 100-101 and complaining of his tongue hurting and barely eating or drinking. He has red spots on his soft palate. What could it be?
Hello. I just read through your question. The most common diagnosis for these symptoms in this age group is a harmless viral illness. Considering the strep test and flu test were both negative, this makes viral illness even more likely, even in the presence of red spots on the soft palate. Viruses usually get worse for the first 2-3 days then slowly get better over the next few days after that. Keep him well hydrated and treat his fever when needed, and he will recover well.
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Hello. I just read through your question. The most common diagnosis for these symptoms in this age group is a harmless viral illness. Considering the strep test and flu test were both negative, this makes viral illness even more likely, even in the presence of red spots on the soft palate. Viruses usually get worse for the first 2-3 days then slowly get better over the next few days after that. Keep him well hydrated and treat his fever when needed, and he will recover well.