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What Causes Loose Stools And Skin Rash On Legs In A Child?

My 8 month old had a high temperature the last two days,was off hes food and had a runny nose and was very lethargic.Today he has alot more energy and hes temperature is normal.But he has a rash around hes mouth on hes buttocks and on hes arms and legs he also has had very loose stool today.Could you tell me if you think its a virus
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Hi... by what you say I feel that the child is having viral diarrhea. But you have mentioned a very important point that he is lethargic. This means that he could be in dehydration. I suggest you take him to the nearest Emergency Room for dehydration correction through intravenous fluids.

The appearance of rash is a pointer towords viral illness. But as he is lethargic, we should consider meningococcemia also.

I suggest that you take him to the nearest Emergency Room.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes Loose Stools And Skin Rash On Legs In A Child?

Hi... by what you say I feel that the child is having viral diarrhea. But you have mentioned a very important point that he is lethargic. This means that he could be in dehydration. I suggest you take him to the nearest Emergency Room for dehydration correction through intravenous fluids. The appearance of rash is a pointer towords viral illness. But as he is lethargic, we should consider meningococcemia also. I suggest that you take him to the nearest Emergency Room. Regards - Dr. Sumanth