Archive for June, 2008
Reye’s Syndrome
Reye’s syndrome is a rare, serious disease that can develop in anyone under age 20. It occurs most often in children 6 to 12 years old. The cause of Reye’s syndrome is unknown. It usually occurs after aspirin is given to a child who has a viral illness such as chickenpox or flu. Reye’s syndrome [...]
Fever Seizures
Fever seizures are uncontrolled muscle spasms that can happen while a child’s temperature is rapidly rising. Sometimes the seizure occurs before you are even aware that the child has a fever. Once a child’s fever has reached a high temperature, the risk of a seizure is probably over.
A child having a fever seizure may lose [...]
When to Call a Health Professional
When we have problems with our children’s health, there is a guideline we must follow. And when it’s getting worse like the conditions below, we must call a health professional.
If fever occurs with vomiting, severe headache, sleepiness, lethargy, stiff neck, or a bulging soft spot on an infant’s head. It might be the possibility of [...]
Roseola
Roseola (roseola infantum) is a mild viral illness that often starts with a sudden high fever (103° F
to 105° F) and irritability. The fever lasts 2 to 3 days. As the fever drops, a rosy pink rash appears on the torso, neck, and arms. The rash may last 1 to 2 days.
Since the fever is [...]