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What Causes Redness On Face Of A Child After Taking General Anesthesia?

Hi Doctor,My 2h and half year old son had a general anasthetic earlier this afternoon as he had to have his eyes looked at.He came home a little groggy but became more alert as the evening wore on. He developed a very high colour on his face as the evening wore on.His temperature was 37.5 and so i have him a drop of paralink. He is asleep now and his temperature is normal.His breathing and everything else is normal.Can you advise if I should be worried about his high colour? Tks.O
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Hello!

Anaesthesia may simetimes cause allergic reaction, though in your child's case it seems to be a mild one.

Since he is quite alert and active, with no breathing difficulty, I would not worry at this time as it is already been half a day since his anaesthesia.

You have done the right thing by giving him paracetamol. For now, you only need to observe for any new signs or worsening of his general condition. The high colour on his face will gradually disappear.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Dr Geeta
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What Causes Redness On Face Of A Child After Taking General Anesthesia?

Hello! Anaesthesia may simetimes cause allergic reaction, though in your child s case it seems to be a mild one. Since he is quite alert and active, with no breathing difficulty, I would not worry at this time as it is already been half a day since his anaesthesia. You have done the right thing by giving him paracetamol. For now, you only need to observe for any new signs or worsening of his general condition. The high colour on his face will gradually disappear. Hope this helps. Regards, Dr Geeta