Febrile Convulsions

Symptoms Febrile convulsions manifest as seizures, which occur in infants and children in association with a febrile illness. The children shake involuntarily, have convulsions, roll their eyes, have difficulty breathing, and may lose consciousness. Seizures usually last less than 10 minutes, but may last more than half an hour in a minority. Most cases are … Febrile Convulsions

Three-day Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Among the rather harmless viral infections is the children’s disease three-day fever. Mostly infants between six months and three years infect other children with this disease. Typical signs are high fever, skin rash and possibly febrile convulsions. An examination by a pediatrician is advisable. What is three-day fever? Three-day fever (exanthema subitum, roseola infantum, or … Three-day Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Fever in Infants and Young Children

Symptoms In infants and young children, fever manifests itself as an elevated body temperature that can usually be felt on the skin. Possible accompanying symptoms include lassitude, irritability, loss of appetite, pain, shiny eyes, and red skin. Fever can be both harmless and an expression of a serious illness that can lead to dangerous complications … Fever in Infants and Young Children

Summary | Skin rash on the back

Summary Skin rashes on the back occur relatively frequently. There are numerous causes of rashes in this area. The cause is not always easy to find.In principle, one tries to combine and harmonize the possible causes, consisting of allergic reaction, toxic reaction or infectiological cause with the appearance of the skin. A classic combination would … Summary | Skin rash on the back

Skin rash on the back

Definition A single or planar skin irritation is called exanthema. Depending on the location, it is called abdominal, trunk or even back exanthema. Skin problems in the area of the back are relatively common. The duration of the complaints can range from a few hours to even days or weeks. The skin is the largest … Skin rash on the back

Skin rash in children

Introduction When parents suddenly observe a rash in their children, they are usually very worried. In most cases, however, harmless childhood diseases or allergic reactions to certain environmental stimuli are hidden behind the skin changes. If the rash persists for a long time or if the child develops clear symptoms of illness, such as high … Skin rash in children

Baby rash

Definition In medicine, the term skin rash (exanthema) refers to the sudden appearance of irritated and/or inflamed areas that appear on the skin surface. A rash in a baby can basically appear on any body surface, be accompanied by itching or the formation of dandruff and/or be painful. A severe, itchy rash is often experienced … Baby rash