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Why Are My Son's Ankles Red, Swollen And Bruised?

My 3 year old son wasn't well last week cough and runny nose he broke out in a rash all over his body the doctor said it was an allergic reaction to something and to give him anti histimines. However yesterday I noticed his ankles looked red swollen and looked bruised. Today the rash is gone but his wrists now look red and swollen. What should I do?
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
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Pediatrician, Cardiology 's  Response
Hello

Cough,cold and rash followed by fleeting swelling of joints in this age can be due to infection(lymes disease,streptococcal infection),rheumatic fever(post streptococcal infection) or vascular disorder like Henoch- Schonlein purpura.There can be other uncommon causes for this condition.
The exact diagnosis can be made by clinical examination and few investigations. The management depends on the diagnosis.
I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician for proper clinical evaluation and management accordingly.
Regards
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Why Are My Son's Ankles Red, Swollen And Bruised?

Hello Cough,cold and rash followed by fleeting swelling of joints in this age can be due to infection(lymes disease,streptococcal infection),rheumatic fever(post streptococcal infection) or vascular disorder like Henoch- Schonlein purpura.There can be other uncommon causes for this condition. The exact diagnosis can be made by clinical examination and few investigations. The management depends on the diagnosis. I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician for proper clinical evaluation and management accordingly. Regards