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What Causes Fever Along With Puffy Eyes?
My 7 year old (good health, average height and weight) has had a fever of up to 103.6 for the past 5 days. no other symptoms, I have been treating the fever when it gets up to 101-102 otherwise letting the body do it s thing with plenty of fluids and rest. Went to dr today, they did lab work and determined its not bacterial, its a virus. Fever still, controlled with motrin and tylenol, and now he developed a welt under his left eye. Started as a pea size and grew to a quarter in an hr or so, it looked full of fluid. Now the welt (hive) has dissipated to puffiness around the eye. Should I be concerned about this new development and take him to ER or is it likely the virus and not something to worry about?
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
HI...I have just read through your query. What started as a viral illness might have been getting secondarily infected and the puffiness around a single eye and with fever cannot be just ruled out as allergy or welt. I feel she might be developing a peri-orbital cellulitis or soft tissue infection around the region. i suggest you get back to your pediatrician or nearest emergency room immediately as this will require antibiotic therapy.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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