A 3-year-old child presented with 5 days of fever, pruritic erythematous rash, unilateral cervical lymphadenopathy, conjunctival injection, swollen hands and feet, cracked lips and strawberry tongue. He had raised inflammatory markers, hyponatraemia, and hypoalbuminaemia. He received intravenous ...
Poor appearance and hygiene:Look out for children who appear dirty or smelly, are underweight and hungry, and have unclean clothing. It’s also important to look out for children who don’t have warm clothes for winter or cooler clothes for summer. Nappy rash:Nappy rash is common, but freq...
Stratman and Melski14 described 3 classic signs of forced immersion in hot water: stocking and glove burns, zebra stripe burns, and doughnut hole burns. Stocking and glove burns refer to deep, symmetric second- or third-degree burns on the hands or feet of a child, caused by prolonged imm...
However, in the last year, both times when she went swimming, she has ended up with swollen nasal passages and a sore throat within hours after swimming, along with a painful stomach. She takes Benadryl, which helps the inflammation and then the next day she comes down with a cold virus....
Cold hands and feet Fast or abnormal heartbeat Pale or yellowish skin Dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling like you are about to pass out Shortness of breath Liver Damage. Liver damage, also called hepatotoxicity, can happen when taking ibuprofen. Call your healthcare provider right away if...
Cold hands and feet Fast or abnormal heartbeat Pale or yellowish skin Dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling like you are about to pass out Shortness of breath Liver Damage.Liver damage, also calledhepatotoxicity, can happen when taking ibuprofen. Call your healthcare provider right away if you...
A child with painful swollen joints, rash and proteinuria: AnswersHepatitis B virusSystemic lupus erythematosusExtrahepatic manifestationsHepatitis-B-associated glomerulonephritisPediatric Nephrology -doi:10.1007/s00467-020-04529-zChengdong KangJuan Huang...
However, the rash became more extensive, involving his arms, shoulders and ears. Within 2 weeks, large tense haemorrhagic bullae developed on the lower legs, feet and hands. Urinalysis was positive for blood and protein but his blood pressure and renal function were normal. The rest of his ...
However, the rash became more extensive, involving his arms, shoulders and ears. Within 2 weeks, large tense haemorrhagic bullae developed on the lower legs, feet and hands. Urinalysis was positive for blood and protein but his blood pressure and renal function were normal. The rest of his ...