During the growth and development of a baby, due to the low immune system and resistance ability of the body, especially when hygiene is not taken care of, it is easy for bacteria and viruses to take advantage of and cause diseases in the body. Among them, infantile rash is an infection caused by herpes virus, which has a rapid onset and transmission. So, how to distinguish the symptoms of infantile rash?
How to distinguish the symptoms of infantile rash
1. For infants with high fever, if there are no obvious symptoms such as cough and diarrhea, and after 24 hours of fever, the peripheral blood white blood cells and C-reactive protein are not high, do not rush to use antibiotics. As long as the body temperature is controlled below 38.5 degrees, drink plenty of water, and ensure normal urination and defecation, if the body temperature drops after three days of high fever and rash appears all over the body, it is considered as a sudden rash in young children. The vast majority of babies will experience this, often the first high fever in their lives.
2. The late stage of infantile rash should be distinguished from measles and rubella. The rash of rubella is similar to that of infantile rash, but rubella is more common in older children, such as preschool children. Before the rash appears, there is no fever or only mild fever. The rash is sparsely distributed throughout the body, and there may be rashes on the hands, feet, and heart. In some cases, the rash subsides and leaves pigmentation or desquamation, and lymph node enlargement is more obvious.
3. Before the onset of measles, in addition to high fever, it is also accompanied by other symptoms such as coughing, conjunctival congestion, tearing, photophobia, nasal congestion, and runny nose. The measles rash is a bright red or dark red spotted rash or papule that is distributed throughout the body and can affect the hands, feet, and heart. After the rash subsides, there is pigmentation and flaking.
Nursing methods for babies with rash
1. Babies should rest more, avoid vigorous play, pause physical exercise, and avoid cold water.
2. Drinking plenty of water and adding fruit juice appropriately can increase vitamin intake and facilitate sweating and urination.
3. During the period of illness, babies should eat easily digestible foods and try to be nutritious. They can drink some fruit and vegetable juice to supplement vitamins and water.
4. Adequate supplementation of vitamin C and vitamin B. The place where the baby rests should be quiet and well ventilated. The blanket cannot be covered too thick or too much, as it is not conducive to heat dissipation.
5. Baby's skin should be kept clean and hygienic. Use water to clean the baby's skin, avoid breaking rashes, and regularly wipe sweat stains off the baby's body. Breastfeeding mothers should not eat seafood.
6. When the body temperature exceeds 39 degrees, warm water or 37% alcohol can be used to wipe the child's body to prevent febrile seizures (alcohol is not recommended for cooling infants, and if parents are not aware of the alcohol concentration, it is not recommended to use it for older infants as it can be irritating to the skin).
7. After a baby's rash appears, a small number of babies may feel itchy. Babies who do not feel itchy can ignore it and it will naturally disappear in one to two days without leaving pigmentation spots or shedding.
Diarrhea and high fever are obvious symptoms of infantile rashes, and infantile rashes are different from measles and rubella. Although babies can go out to play during infantile rashes, if they have sweat, try to avoid exposure to the wind as much as possible, otherwise catching a cold will worsen the condition. At the same time, mothers should pay attention to comforting and caring for their babies to increase their sense of security, which will be beneficial for the recovery of the disease.
