My daughter hads red bumps on her legs and she says they hurt to move them. What sickness may she have?

Answer 1

If the bumps are pus filled or whitish in the center it may be sign of serious infection. If your daughter has been on and off antibiotics recently a methicillin resistant staph aureus MRSA infection is possible. This in not treatable with most oral antibiotics. Ask your doctor to culture one of the lesions and to culture your daughters nares (nose) to rule this out.

Molluscum contagiosum, warts, and if your daughter is older teenage? she may have erythema nodosum, and finally scabies which is usually only itchy not so painful.

In any event, definitely take her to the doctor and ask about the possibility of these diagnoses.

Good luck

Answer 2

Rather then try and guess I would say take her to a Dr that would be trained to tell you . If it is serious you would at least be saving time and getting her treated as soon as possible. I would only want a professional answer in this situation. wanted to also add this


Impetigo is a skin infection, caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, or both, that leads to the formation of scabby, yellow-crusted sores and, sometimes, small blisters filled with yellow fluid.

Impetigo

Impetigo is common. It affects mostly children. Impetigo can occur anywhere on the body but most commonly occurs on the face, arms, and legs. The blisters that may form (bullous impetigo) can vary from pea-sized to large rings and can last for days to weeks. Impetigo often affects normal skin but may follow an injury or a condition that causes a break in the skin, such as a fungal infection, sunburn, or an insect bite.

Impetigo is itchy and slightly painful. The itching often leads to extensive scratching, particularly in children, which serves to spread the infection. Impetigo is very contagious—both to other areas of the person's own skin and to other people.


The infected area should be washed gently with soap and water several times a day to remove any crusts. Small areas are treated with bacitracinSome Trade Names
AK-TRACIN
ointment or mupirocinSome Trade Names
BACTROBAN
cream or ointment. If large areas are involved, an antibiotic taken by mouth, such as a cephalosporin, may be needed.


So all the more reason to get her to a DR and get a professional opinion after she is seen. Some things may need to be treated with an antibotic. Another reason to see a DR and especially if there is a chance that it would be something contagious.

Answer 3

She could have Impetigo(school sores). These are red bumps and can hurt espicially if you touch them. They need to be treated with antibiotics. Make sure you see a doctor.

Answer 4

I agree with the others...take her to a doctor. When it comes to a child's health don't hesitate. The doctor will be able to tell you and might prescribe a cream or anti-biotics.
I really hope your daughter gets well very soon

Answer 5

When it come to health issues you should not wait for answer here, go to your doctor and seek correct information there.
Hope your daughter has nothing bad.