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What Causes Fever And Red Patches On The Legs Of A Child?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My 2yr old has had low grade fever for 4 days. I thought it cvould be becouse of back moller she has been complaining about. Today I noticed random red patches apearin on legs n one on her side back side. about the size of baseball. Not itchy or hurt when I touch . they seem warm
Tue, 4 Jun 2019
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Hello,

What you are describing is very common in the Pediatric age range. Several days of fever followed by the onset of rash is a sign of a viral illness.

These are harmless. It takes several days but they ultimately resolve on their own. The rash may spread before it begins to disappear. Other than treating the fever with Tylenol or Motrin, there is nothing else to do.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Eric Goldstein, Pediatrician
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What Causes Fever And Red Patches On The Legs Of A Child?

Hello, What you are describing is very common in the Pediatric age range. Several days of fever followed by the onset of rash is a sign of a viral illness. These are harmless. It takes several days but they ultimately resolve on their own. The rash may spread before it begins to disappear. Other than treating the fever with Tylenol or Motrin, there is nothing else to do. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Eric Goldstein, Pediatrician