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What Is The Cause For Vomiting,body Rash,fever And Swelling In The Knee?
A 12yr old has had vomiting, body rash, fever and now swelling in the knees. Parents sawaDr about a wk ago for the vomiting and were told it was a virus and let it run it's course. Other symptoms developed later but they have not gone back to the Dr. Any ideas?
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"Conserned Friend"
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Your history suggests that it may be either rheumatic fever or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset.
Better consult pediatrician immediately.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Your history suggests that it may be either rheumatic fever or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset.
Better consult pediatrician immediately.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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