Question
My child is currently experiencing a persistent fever and has been diagnosed with pediatric roseola at the hospital. Although they are receiving intravenous treatment, there is still a fever. The child’s forehead feels very hot when touched, but their hands and feet are cold. Can pediatric roseola cause hand and foot coldness? Could this be a symptom of another disease?
Answer
Children with pediatric roseola often have fever symptoms, and during fever, the peripheral circulation tends to slow down, leading to hand and foot coldness. It is important to confirm the body temperature to ensure it does not exceed 37.2 degrees Celsius. If the temperature reaches 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics should be taken for effective treatment. In addition, pediatric roseola is contagious, so treatment is crucial for preventing infection. As for whether there could be another disease, this would require diagnosis through blood tests.