It's the weekend, does anyone have any advice on Roseola?My 23-month-old daughter was diagnosed with Roseola on Friday, I had noticed some very light red rash spots starting on her trunk and spreading to her thighs.
It is now Saturday night, the red spots are dark, thick, almost like a coat of little red buttons all over her arms, some on her back and chest, mostly her legs and trunk. Also, she still has a fever of 100° and I thought that the fever part was supposed to be over by now, but it keeps coming back.
Our doctor said that the fever would be over and that this should be starting to go away, but it looks worse than ever, plus she is stuffed up and very cranky. I have been trying to let the fever do its job and I'll give her some paracetamol before bed to help her sleep (she's that miserable), but I would like any advice about how long this is supposed to last, when the fever is supposed to be over and could he have possibly misdiagnosed her (could she have the measles? -- no conjunctivitis and only coughs at night and pretty sure this is related to her growing teeth). She also seems to have an ongoing cold, I assume, due to being sick all the time. She just had chicken pox about a month ago. Poor thing hasn't gained any weight since January and has a very picky appetite right now, not to mention her temper.
Any suggestions, like when do I freak out and take her to a hospital (it's been a week on and off again with the fever)? Should I wait and see what tomorrow brings? I feel horrible watching her suffer so much. She coughs all night and has these random fevers and hasn't eaten a proper full meal in a week. A mother can only take so much of her child suffering...so, please help!
Also, if you are just here to make some snide and thereby useless remark, please move on and find someone else to harass! Thanks!
Also, in the last hour, her cheeks are becoming increasingly red too. Is this normal? Everything I have read about Roseola is that it is mild and the fever should be over. This just seems to be getting worse and worse.
Answer by norton g
dion - Being a caring parent is not an easy task. Often, a child with roseola develops a sudden, high temperature which usually lasts about three to five days. When the child's temperature drops to normal again, a raised, red rash may appear on the body and spread to the arms and legs. It is seldom seen on the face. The rash generally last for one to two days and turns white (blanches) when pressed. Some children will have a high temperature and no rash. A few children may have a febrile convulsion (a seizure, or fit) after the high temperature. While this is distressing for the parent, it is not usually serious.
Offer the child lots of drinks (water, flat lemonade or clear broth) to keep her well hydrated during a fever. Antibiotics are of no use and cannot treat roseola because it is a virus.
You should see your family doctor if:
Your child is lethargic (very sleepy, hard to wake).
Your child will not drink.
You cannot reduce your child's temperature.
Your child has a convulsion (a fit) that lasts less than 5 minutes.
Call 911 or emergency immediately if:
Your child has a convulsion that lasts more than 5 minutes.
Your child does not wake up after a convulsion.
Your child seems very sick after the convulsion.
I hope by the time you read this your daughter will be getting better.
Get the facts on the chickenpox vaccine, treatment, causes (varicella zoster virus, VZV), symptoms and signs (itchy, red rash).
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