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Cellulitis
Aug 18, 2009 ... Cindy said that the spot on her leg had gotten much larger and that it ... Infections on the face are more common in children and older adults. ... If a fever or pain accompanies the rash, or the rash is changing rapidly ...
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- Go back to the ER. This is your face!! You most likely need another type of antibiotic - a cephalosporin like Keflex (Ancef is the IV form) is typically the drug of...
- I would go see a dermatologist. I had the same thing after a serious sunburn on my upper thigh. My dermatologist was great and it cleared up quickly.
- I also had cellulitis in my face after getting my wisdom teeth removed. I ended up needing to have surgery and have drains put in for a few days to drain out the infe...
4-Year-old Son Constantly Getting Sick
Aug 21, 2009 ... He gets a fever (I haven't taken his temperature, but he feels pretty warm). ... He complains of stomachaches, headaches and leg pain (not all at ..... I've met this child and he has lots of energy all the other times! ...
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- I am so sorry for all your worry I can say I UNDERSTAND! We have been trying to diagnose my 13 year old with the same symptoms for almost 5 months. He has had blood te...
- Hi mama, first of all, big,big hugs to you and your son :( Poor little guy. My heart just breaks for little ones when they're sick. Especially when it's something chro...
- I understand what you are going through. My so just turned 5 and during his 4th year he was sick with a cold or throwing up a lot. He also said his legs hurt and lik...
My 3 Year Old Is Limping
Apr 16, 2009 ... My only suggestion would be to watch out for fever as you are doing. ... if she complained of pain, how bad and where. If swelling developes or fever. ... My son could barely put any weight on his leg because his knee was hurting so badly . ... I agree, have your child tested for Lyme disease. ...
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- I agree with the responders who say have her tested for Lyme Disease. My 10 year old had similar symptoms and was tested for Lyme and Rheumatoid Arthritis. He ended up...
- I would call the ped right away. When this happened to our now 6 year old he started out limping (he was 4 ) then it got so bad we ended up in the emergency rm. They ...
- I agree, have your child tested for Lyme disease. Do you know of any tic bites as of late? If you catch it, it is treatable with antibiotics. Another thing you m...
Vaccines
If your child has a serious reaction (besides low grade fever, pain or redness at ... HI! my son had an allergic reaction to the (p) in the dtp shot.his leg ...
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- Hi, my name is A. and I am a medical assistant. Before having children, I worked for a local pediatrician for almost 4 years and in that time witness and assisted wit...
- Dear L., I have two kids with Autism I am very anti-vaccine. My daughters hair fell out had feavers etc. always after her shots. She would be in her own world e...
- Hello L., I am not sure how old your child is but, I have a daughter that is now 9 1/2 months old and each time she gets her vaccines she gets a fever for 5-7 days....
Anyone Had Cellulitis?
I have not had a fever but will definitely call the doctor or go to the ER if ... I have had it and if you do not have relief in the pain or it feels like it ... Don't gamble with your children's mom. If you go to the ER and it turns out ... My husband had cellulitis 8 years ago in his leg and was hospitalized for ...
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- My husband had cellulitis 8 years ago in his leg and was hospitalized for 5 days to get intravenous antibiotics. We took him to the emergency room because he had a fe...
- K R, Hi, I have not dealt with this personally but my husband has on his legs. He read your question and said to tell you to only keep the ice on for about 10 minute...
- I know I'm a day late on this one, but cellulitis is not to be taken lightly, as far as I've been told. My son had periorbital cellulitis (meaning around the eye but ...
Swollen Ankles After C-section?
Also, if a woman had a long labor, epidural, any bleeding, fever or any type of fetal .... of DVT *if* she has any leg pain or additional swelling (but she's probably fine). ... Three of my four children were born via c-section. ...
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- My feet/ankles swelled a bit after my c-section.I just rested a bunch and tried to stay off my feel as much as possible and all went away within a couple weeks.
- T J, I had the same problem just over 2 yrs ago when my sons were born by C-Section. It took a few weeks to go away...I eventually had to have my mom and mom-in-law...
- I had this after I had my twins in May, it is normal. The thing that worked for me finally was to have my husband massage my feet and legs very well and when I did get...
4 Shots on Monday...
Taking a child for shots is sometimes more painful for the parent then ... Infant Tylenol an hour before her shots will help ease her pain. ... If they have 2 people giving the shots at the same time in each leg, it will be even better. ..... of shots to help with any fever they may experience (as a precaution). ...
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- Try giving her the Motrine before the shots that way it is in her system when she is having them done and will help with pain.
- I gave my daughter Tylenol a half hour before her appointment.
- Hi L., My doctor always told me to give my children Tylenol before the appointment. I also gave my kids a warm bath if they seemed bothered by the shots. I don't ...
Baby's First Set of shots..can Sugar Water Ease Pain?
That little amount of sugar will not hurt your child. I think its definitly worth a shot, no one likes to see there child in pain. So thanks to all for your ...
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- Never heard of the water, but just give her some baby motrin or Tylenol and love, she will be just fine, SMILE!
- just the baby tylenol is all the doctor's recommend. they usually have you give it to your baby just before coming in. this is to prevent high fever in case of an ad...
- Sugar water is not an appropriate method for pain management. Before you take your daughter to her doctors' appointment, swing by the grocery store and pick up some I...
Seeking Moms Who Have Teenage Boys with Pain in Groin Area
Watch the fever, if it rises, and the pain decreases, I would go to the ER and be .... My 7 Y/o Son Is Having Pain in an Unusual Place for a Child ...
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- E., My husband had this same pain a couple of weeks ago, he went to our family doctor who couldn't find any problems by touch. So he was sent to have an ultrasound ...
- E., I do not have experience with boys who have pain in the groin. However, I am a 70 year old great grandmother who has raised 8 children. I would STRONGLY suggest t...
- Did the DR. consider an appendicitis? The pain can radiate to odd places, not just right side. Stay on top of your DR., see if he thinks further testing is neccesary. ...
Kidney Pain
If it gets worse you can get a very high fever and feel nauseous. ... The pain is worse then child birth by a mile. Sounds like you probably have an urinary ...
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- I would not wait to go to the doctors. You should have gone when the pain got bad and when your urine was dark and with a strong oder. I have been fighting a UTI for ...
- Get to the Dr. and quick! You might have an infection called Pylo in the kidneys. I got it, thought I just had the flu and a bladder infection. I could barely walk,...
- Sounds like a kidney infection, which can be really dangerous, get to the doctor asap! Take care!!
