What Causes Hives After Fever?

Posted on Sat, 19 Apr 2014

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Sat, 19 Apr 2014 Answered on

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Question : My 2 yo has developed hives as a result of a fever.Can I just leave it or how should it be treated?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer: give anti histamine syrup Detailed Answer: Hello, Hives represent an allergic reaction. We can treat it with antihistamine syrup and wait for a day. However since you also report fever, I would like to review the skin lesions. Can you please upload a photograph of the lesions. This willl help me in giving a closer diagnosis. There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize it. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Dr XXXXXXX note that the fever went about 36 hours ago.I have sent photos as requested.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer: viral rash Detailed Answer: Hello Sorry for delay in answering. It is a viral rash as evident in photograph. Please don't worry. Just give medication to control fever. Your chld will be fine soon. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj