Question
A young child experienced a drop in body temperature after taking fever medicine, but red spots then appeared on their abdomen and back. What could this be? The child had a fever of 39 degrees two days ago and received fever medicine and intravenous fluid treatment.
Answer
The red spots that appeared on the child’s abdomen and back after the fever subsided may be symptoms of pediatric roseola. This condition usually occurs after the fever has resolved and is a manifestation of the recovery period. During this time, it is important to keep the child warm to avoid catching a cold. The red spots typically do not require special treatment and should fade naturally within a few days. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you good health.