When a baby has a fever for the first time, the mother needs to observe the baby's changes, such as runny nose, cough, etc. If it is only a fever and there are no other obvious symptoms, it is possible that the child has a rash. Childhood rash is more common in winter and spring seasons. Due to persistent high fever, the rash all over the body often makes parents anxious. So, how to determine whether it is a rash in young children based on symptoms?
Typical symptoms of infantile rash
Preschool rash often has a sudden onset, with high fever that recurs repeatedly. Even if antipyretic medication is taken, the fever can only be temporarily reduced. After 3-4 days, the fever subsides, and the body heat begins to subside or subsides later. Red rashes appear on the face, trunk, waist, buttocks, and other areas. During the fever period, it is indeed impossible to diagnose whether it is a sudden rash in young children, only symptomatic treatment is needed. However, unlike respiratory infections and fever, sudden rash in young children does not have other symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, expectoration, vomiting, etc. Only fever is present, and the child's mental state is generally good, which does not affect eating and can be preliminarily diagnosed.
What to do if a child has a rash
The characteristic of rash in young children is the appearance of heat rash. Generally, the rash will disappear on its own after 1-2 days, and there will be no shedding or pigmentation after the rash subsides. Once the rash penetrates, there is no need for special care. Continue to eat light and drink plenty of water. Due to the fact that fever cannot be diagnosed as a sudden rash in young children, symptomatic treatment is necessary. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 ℃, timely use of antipyretic drugs is recommended. But antipyretic drugs should not exceed 4 times a day, and physical cooling methods such as warm water baths and showers can be used to assist in antipyretic treatment. Drink plenty of water, have a light diet, dilute milk powder before consumption, and avoid high protein foods such as eggs and meat. Closely monitor the progression of the condition. If the child experiences poor mental state, lethargy or irritability, poor appetite, or other symptoms, seek medical attention promptly to avoid delaying the condition.
