Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Infant Has Pink Rash On Chest And Neck, Constipation. Had Suffered With Fever, Cough, Diarrhea In The Earlier Week. Serious?
My irritable 18 mo old just broke out in a rash across his chest and neck . Exactly one week ago he had a fever and a cough , when the fever faded he had some diarrhea . For a total of sickness of 3 days. A couple days after that, he became extremely irritable, he screams and cries. He had no bowel movements for two days but did pea. He did not have a fever or cough. He didn t want to eat. This morning when we woke up he had passed a large, hard, solid, multicolored stool. He has continued to be irritable and to scream most of the day. We have been giving him tylenol regularly for the past two days and have not noticed a fever. Just now we undressed him for bed and saw the fresh pink rash across his chest and neck. We have a doctors appointment in the morning. Should we be more concerned?
posted on
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 17 Dec 2012
Answered on
Mon, 17 Dec 2012
Last reviewed on
Hi.
Thank you for your query.
I think there is no reason for added worry. most probably the child is suffering from some viral exanthematous rash.That is why your baby was so irritable. I think you child should improve with the spread of the rash.Apply a calamine moisteriser locally and give a mild antiallegic drop. This should take care of the problem till you consult your child specialist.I hope this relaxes you a bit.Wishing your baby a speedy recovery.Thank you,have a nice day
Thank you for your query.
I think there is no reason for added worry. most probably the child is suffering from some viral exanthematous rash.That is why your baby was so irritable. I think you child should improve with the spread of the rash.Apply a calamine moisteriser locally and give a mild antiallegic drop. This should take care of the problem till you consult your child specialist.I hope this relaxes you a bit.Wishing your baby a speedy recovery.Thank you,have a nice day
I find this answer helpful
Hi
As your child suffered from gastroenteritis the cause of irritability may be because of colic pain or due to any rash around the anal region. For rash may be due to allergic reaction so consult your doctor for the examination and proper medication advise.
As your child suffered from gastroenteritis the cause of irritability may be because of colic pain or due to any rash around the anal region. For rash may be due to allergic reaction so consult your doctor for the examination and proper medication advise.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Rash
Loading Online Doctors....