Starting on friday my four year old son spiked a very high fever, and became very lethargic, and complained about his throat hurting. Well his fever peaked on Saturday night, and I started noticing a rash forming around his groin, back of his knees, and arm pits. Well i searched on the web, and decided its Scarlet fever, since he mathces it to the "T" even the pictures of the rash that I found. Well yesterday his fever subsided, and his rash started to fade. Well today his fever is very low, and on its way back to normal, and is rash is pretty much gone except the snadpapery like feeling it leaves behind, and its still red around his groin area. So I guess what I am asking is...do I take him to the doctor still even though he seems to be getting better on his own? Or do I let nature take its course and let him heal up by himself?
2006-10-30 04:09:50 · 9 answers · asked by nicole m 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Scarlet fever is due to sreptococcus, so it must be treated properly to prevent rheumatic fever. Also, the rash is similar to Kawasaki disease. Therefore, you must take him to the doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.
2006-10-30 04:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes take him to the doctor! When I was young, I had a rash (in the same area) and a fever. I went to the doctor, and found out that I had lyme disease, caused by a deer tick bite. It's treatable, but you must get prescriptions. I don't know if this is what your son may have, but it sounds a lot like it!!
2006-10-30 12:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by laurencharlene03 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course , you have to consult a doctor. Are you qualified enough to decide that he has scarlet fever? There are so many ailments with similar symptoms , at the same time , different symptoms in some people with the same disease. I dont think the web is a substitute for a real doctor. Take care of your child, my dear.
2006-10-30 12:29:18 · answer #3 · answered by Gobind T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he had strep throat and it is not diagnosed you risk many side effects including heart problems. My friends kid is on antibiotics for the next 10 years because he went undiagnosed had the rash and then developed joint pain and could not walk. It is worth the co-pay to hear they are OK. Strep can not be seen it must be a culture and not all children run fevers continuiously
2006-10-30 12:26:13 · answer #4 · answered by M T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scarlet fever is VERY rare. Please call his pediatricians office and tell them about his symptoms and rash. If they think he does have something very contagious, they will probably want to bring him in a separate entrance to keep him away from the other children. This is normal.
2006-10-30 12:12:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you looked on the internet and thought your child had Scarlet Fever, though its very rare why didnt you take him to the ER? Obviously it didnt concern you enough?
2006-10-30 12:31:15 · answer #6 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My question to you is why didn't you take him on friday? Why are you putting your child's health in the hands of yahoo answers?!
2006-10-30 12:16:26 · answer #7 · answered by dmndlil527 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you should try and find out what it is that he had or may still have.
2006-10-30 12:18:46 · answer #8 · answered by hotbucks6 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd still take him, make sure it's nothing bad.
2006-10-30 12:11:36 · answer #9 · answered by beckas_lily_of_the_valley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋