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Child Had Febrile Seizure Due To Fever, Allergy From Amoxicillan Taken For Ear Infection. How To Cure Her?

My daughter is 13 months old. She recently had a low grade fever for 2 days. On the 2nd day, it spiked very high, causing her to have a febrile seizure . At the ER, the doc prescribed her amoxicillan, as she had an ear infection . The 2nd day on the meds, she broke out terribly, starting on her face (eyes are swollen), and then stomach and back. We went to her doctor where they said she was allergic to the amoxicillan. We were told to quit the amox (after only 2 days), and give her a rest of the antibiotics , as the ear looked better. This is the 4th day of her fever, which is low, and she is still drowsy and possibly dizzy, as she is very unbalanced. Any suggestions on how to help her feel better soon?
Fri, 6 Jul 2012
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hello parent,
At the outset, be reassured that the outcome of typical febrile seziure, we call it as prognosis: is always good.
You need give further details.
you are saying she is very unbalanced. Does that mean
1. She is not oriented: not recognising you?
Or earlier she used to walk and now not doing so
If any one of the point is present, you have to take her to ER, for re-evaluation.
If she is alert, interested in surroundings, but appears only tired we can proceed slowly.
If she is developing rash to amoxicillin means it could have been an viral illness. In such situations, we need not complete the course. There are several alternatives to amoxicillin and we can use one of them.
How to make her feel better soon
1. Small frequent fluid diet.: what ever you are giving her, give in small quantities, and frequently in a fluid form.
2. Give plenty of fluids.
3. Look for additonal symptoms: cough running nose, ear pain skin boils, urine and motion problem.
4. After giving acetaminophen two things should happen: child's temperature should come down and her activity should go up
If this happens we can be reassured.
Was there any family history of seizures.
Did she aspirate anything recently.
This could be a reason for ear infection
with regards
arulalan

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Child Had Febrile Seizure Due To Fever, Allergy From Amoxicillan Taken For Ear Infection. How To Cure Her?

hello parent, At the outset, be reassured that the outcome of typical febrile seziure, we call it as prognosis: is always good. You need give further details. you are saying she is very unbalanced. Does that mean 1. She is not oriented: not recognising you? Or earlier she used to walk and now not doing so If any one of the point is present, you have to take her to ER, for re-evaluation. If she is alert, interested in surroundings, but appears only tired we can proceed slowly. If she is developing rash to amoxicillin means it could have been an viral illness. In such situations, we need not complete the course. There are several alternatives to amoxicillin and we can use one of them. How to make her feel better soon 1. Small frequent fluid diet.: what ever you are giving her, give in small quantities, and frequently in a fluid form. 2. Give plenty of fluids. 3. Look for additonal symptoms: cough running nose, ear pain skin boils, urine and motion problem. 4. After giving acetaminophen two things should happen: child s temperature should come down and her activity should go up If this happens we can be reassured. Was there any family history of seizures. Did she aspirate anything recently. This could be a reason for ear infection with regards arulalan