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8 Year Old With Reddish Eyes And Cheeks, Fluctuating Temperature. Should I Be Concerned?

My son is 8yrs. old, He has bloodshot eyes, a fluctuating temp. that goes from 98.6 to 102.3, Also his cheeks are bright red and splotchy. I think it's fifths disease, but am not sure. I haven't given him any Tylenol or other fever reducers. I am a firm believer and letting our bodies do the work. I am just not sure if this is something I need to be more concerned with or if it fits parvovirus b19. Please tell me what your professional opinion is!!
Mon, 8 Apr 2013
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Hi,

Thank you for your query.

I understand your concerns and respect your views. However it is not possible to say whether your son is suffering from Parvovirus B19 just on the basis of your notings. An examination and virological investigations can only confirm Parvovirus B19.

i suggest that you give your son Tylenol so that he becomes comfortable. In case the fever does not subside in the next day or two then it shall be better to consult a doctor and get him investigated and treated accordingly.

I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.

Wishing your son an early recovery.

Regards,

Rajiv K Khandelwal
http://goo.gl/SuCjl
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8 Year Old With Reddish Eyes And Cheeks, Fluctuating Temperature. Should I Be Concerned?

Hi, Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and respect your views. However it is not possible to say whether your son is suffering from Parvovirus B19 just on the basis of your notings. An examination and virological investigations can only confirm Parvovirus B19. i suggest that you give your son Tylenol so that he becomes comfortable. In case the fever does not subside in the next day or two then it shall be better to consult a doctor and get him investigated and treated accordingly. I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction. Wishing your son an early recovery. Regards, Rajiv K Khandelwal http://goo.gl/SuCjl