My son who is 2 years old developed really small red bumps on his face and a few on his arms about two days ago. Today his cheeks are a bit red. He doesn't have a fever or act sick in any way, he's also not itchy. Is this something I should worry about? I am also 33 weeks pregnant. I don't think they are chicken pox. Should I wait another day or 2 and take him to the doctor or go see a doctor asap?
2007-07-01 07:57:22 · 9 answers · asked by Lindsay 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
you should most definetly consult a physician for both your son's sake and you and your unborn baby.
could be something as harmless as ezcema or rash since there is an absence of fever. do you or your son have allergies? people with allergic tendancies ussually are prone to skin problems like ezcema. does the rash seem to worsen with a hot bath or fragrant lotion? these may both cause a flare up. check out this web site: www.keepkidshealthy.com
however because your son is so young, you need to get it checked out, and also your pregnant, if he has something more serious than a simple skin rash you may be putting your other baby at risk. just call a doctor.
good luck.
2007-07-01 08:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by audreyanddj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take him to the doctor but it might be a rash or something. Sometimes when I get in the sun a lot i get little red bumps on my arms and shoulders too. Its like a heat rash.
2007-07-01 15:18:21 · answer #2 · answered by sporty333 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as he has no fever and is not acting sick, I wouldn't be too worried about it, kids often develop little rashes for no apparent reason. If he starts digging at those small bumps, or does appear to feel poorly, then yes, have doctor see him.
2007-07-01 15:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a health insurance policy that offers a nurse line? You should at least be consulting a medical professional to see if it's something they would be concerned about. I would call your insurance's member services line on your insurance card to see if there's a nurseline where you can talk to someone. Otherwise, can you call your pediatrician's office or an urgent care clinic to see what they recommend? Until a doctor's examines him, you won't have any certainty on whether it's serious or not.
2007-07-01 15:01:34 · answer #4 · answered by Mariah5434 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say go now just to be safe. I doubt it's anything serious, it's probably just some sort of irritation or allergy. It could be due to a change in the detergent you use for laundry or a new brand of soap or it could just be from something he touched somewhere.
Like I said though, to be safe I'd take him to the doctor and see what they think--especially since you're pregnant.
Good luck!
2007-07-01 15:03:37 · answer #5 · answered by Digital Haruspex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like heat rash but if you're concerned call the doctor's office and tell them the symptoms. They will let you know if you should bring him in to see the doctor.
2007-07-01 15:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by summer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take him to doctor now after all your unborn baby is at risk? good luck
2007-07-01 15:02:42 · answer #7 · answered by pugs5678 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Has your son had the measles? Good grief! You are p.g. and your son is ill...........get ye to the doctor, and your child, too!
2007-07-01 16:59:15 · answer #8 · answered by laurel g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go/ to/ Dr/ asap
2007-07-01 15:57:02 · answer #9 · answered by hotdogsarefree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋