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What Causes Mottled Skin With Cold?
hi, im wondering why my 4 year old daughter might have mottled skin? is it because she is feeling cold? she has also had a stomach flu in the last week and had a fever for a few days, she also vommited a few times and had the runs. for the last 4 days she hasnt had a fever but has had the runs once a day.. she aslo seems to have a cold now. for the last 2 days ive given her something from the chemist to calm her tummy...
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Hello,
Mottled, cold skin along with diarrhea and vomiting suggest significant dehydration. Consult your doctor as she may need intravenous fluids for dehydration. Meanwhile, give ORS and fruit juices to correct dehydration.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad
Mottled, cold skin along with diarrhea and vomiting suggest significant dehydration. Consult your doctor as she may need intravenous fluids for dehydration. Meanwhile, give ORS and fruit juices to correct dehydration.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad
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