Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Flushed Cheeks And Warm To Touch In Infants?
Monica is a 19 month old who attends your service. Soon after arriving she appears flushed and warm to touch. She is generally an outgoing child however today does not want to play with the other children. She remains seated on floor cushions near you while others play with toys nearby. Before morning tea she has diarrhoea, which has escaped her nappy. She has two similar episodes in the next two hours and a temperature of 37.2 degrees. When you contact Monica’s father to ask that she be collected he says he is unable to get there for another two to three hours due to an important work meeting. 1. What would you do to comfort Monica? 2. What would you do to minimise the risk of infection to other children and staff?
Fri, 30 Sep 2022
Hello,
A few symptoms that indicate a child is unwell are lack of interest in its surroundings, rejecting feeds, not active enough to play, fever, cough, runny nose, diarrhea and vomiting. The child's temperature is not high so you have time till her father arrives.
Give her water with salt and sugar frequently. Please don't give plain water. After you change her diaper please wash your hands thoroughly before touching other kid. Make the kid rest and give oral rehydration fluids as I mentioned above at least every 20 mins.
The following are causes of flushed cheeks and diarrhea in a kid:
* Bacterial, viral or parasitic infection of gut
* Roseola
* Mumps
* Measles
* Fifth disease
* Typhoid fever.
Prevention of dehydration is the most important factor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
A few symptoms that indicate a child is unwell are lack of interest in its surroundings, rejecting feeds, not active enough to play, fever, cough, runny nose, diarrhea and vomiting. The child's temperature is not high so you have time till her father arrives.
Give her water with salt and sugar frequently. Please don't give plain water. After you change her diaper please wash your hands thoroughly before touching other kid. Make the kid rest and give oral rehydration fluids as I mentioned above at least every 20 mins.
The following are causes of flushed cheeks and diarrhea in a kid:
* Bacterial, viral or parasitic infection of gut
* Roseola
* Mumps
* Measles
* Fifth disease
* Typhoid fever.
Prevention of dehydration is the most important factor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....