HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Child Has Red Nose, Cold, Burning Sensation In Cheeks, Swelling In Lips, Eye Pain, Possible Staph Infection. Treatment?

My 4 year old son woke up three days ago with a red nose. I thought it was because he had a cold. Then he started to say his cheecks burned. His cheecks where red along with his nose and upper lip. He wanted a wet cool rag for his face. Then he became swollen his lips are huge. I took him to the doctor and one doctor says it's a staff infection. I took him to another doctor and they told me it looks like an allergic reaction. Now my son is complaining that his eye hurt.
Ok so he has swollen lips and cheecks he's very red. His face burns. And now his eyes hurt.
Thu, 14 Nov 2013
Report Abuse
Pediatrician,  's  Response
Hi Dear
welcome to the HCM
Most probably, this is infection.It is painful and spreading fast

Allergic lesions are usually are itchy which is less likely the cause.

One should immediately start some antibiotic and antiinfllammatory and analgesic medicine to check its spread.
Nose tip and the area below its tip (mid of upper lip)is supposed to be quite dangerous as it is directly connected to the cavernous sinus in the brain. Infection easily may spread to the brain, which can be disastrous.
Hope the query is answered.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Child Has Red Nose, Cold, Burning Sensation In Cheeks, Swelling In Lips, Eye Pain, Possible Staph Infection. Treatment?

Hi Dear welcome to the HCM Most probably, this is infection.It is painful and spreading fast Allergic lesions are usually are itchy which is less likely the cause. One should immediately start some antibiotic and antiinfllammatory and analgesic medicine to check its spread. Nose tip and the area below its tip (mid of upper lip)is supposed to be quite dangerous as it is directly connected to the cavernous sinus in the brain. Infection easily may spread to the brain, which can be disastrous. Hope the query is answered. Thanks