Question
My child has been running a fever and the hospital said it’s roseola infantum. They’ve been getting IV fluids, but they’re still a bit feverish. When I touched their forehead, it was very hot, but their hands and feet are cold. I want to know, can roseola infantum cause hands and feet to feel cold? Could it be another illness?
Answer
Children with acute rash are prone to fever. In the case of fever, the peripheral circulation often slows down, which can lead to cold hands and feet. It’s necessary to measure their body temperature to determine if it exceeds 37.2 degrees Celsius. If it’s above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics should be taken for better treatment. Additionally, this infant acute rash is contagious, so it’s important to treat the disease to prevent infection. Are there any other diseases that need to be diagnosed through blood tests?