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What Causes Fatigue And Pale Skin In A Child?

5 year old child suddenly had cold pale skin and blue lips. He became quiet and seemed exhausted. We were out side on a hot day. we had to travel about ten minutes before we could get him inside to a cool place. He fell asleep on the way and when he woke he was able to drink some water and was completely fine in about five minutes
Tue, 7 Aug 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.

These symptoms like becoming quiet and blue lips and later feeling sleepy seems very similar to epilepsy seizures so your child needs to have an EEG done to evaluate him. Most of the times doctors consider the EEG if the episode is repeated.

I would say he needs to be seen by a doctor to examine his heart as well and make sure his heart is healthy and if he has no heart related issues the doctor may reassure and require a visit if the child develops another episode or have the EEG right away.

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What Causes Fatigue And Pale Skin In A Child?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advise. These symptoms like becoming quiet and blue lips and later feeling sleepy seems very similar to epilepsy seizures so your child needs to have an EEG done to evaluate him. Most of the times doctors consider the EEG if the episode is repeated. I would say he needs to be seen by a doctor to examine his heart as well and make sure his heart is healthy and if he has no heart related issues the doctor may reassure and require a visit if the child develops another episode or have the EEG right away. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.