Comments on: It's the weekend, does anyone have any advice on Roseola? http://roseola.net/uncategorized/its-the-weekend-does-anyone-have-any-advice-on-roseola/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:49:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: norton g http://roseola.net/uncategorized/its-the-weekend-does-anyone-have-any-advice-on-roseola/comment-page-1/#comment-59 norton g Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:09:48 +0000 http://roseola.net/uncategorized/its-the-weekend-does-anyone-have-any-advice-on-roseola/#comment-59 dion - Being a caring parent is not an easy task. Often, a child with roseola develops a sudden, high temperature which usually lasts about three to five days. When the child's temperature drops to normal again, a raised, red rash may appear on the body and spread to the arms and legs. It is seldom seen on the face. The rash generally last for one to two days and turns white (blanches) when pressed. Some children will have a high temperature and no rash. A few children may have a febrile convulsion (a seizure, or fit) after the high temperature. While this is distressing for the parent, it is not usually serious. Offer the child lots of drinks (water, flat lemonade or clear broth) to keep her well hydrated during a fever. Antibiotics are of no use and cannot treat roseola because it is a virus. You should see your family doctor if: Your child is lethargic (very sleepy, hard to wake). Your child will not drink. You cannot reduce your child's temperature. Your child has a convulsion (a fit) that lasts less than 5 minutes. Call 911 or emergency immediately if: Your child has a convulsion that lasts more than 5 minutes. Your child does not wake up after a convulsion. Your child seems very sick after the convulsion. I hope by the time you read this your daughter will be getting better. dion – Being a caring parent is not an easy task. Often, a child with roseola develops a sudden, high temperature which usually lasts about three to five days. When the child’s temperature drops to normal again, a raised, red rash may appear on the body and spread to the arms and legs. It is seldom seen on the face. The rash generally last for one to two days and turns white (blanches) when pressed. Some children will have a high temperature and no rash. A few children may have a febrile convulsion (a seizure, or fit) after the high temperature. While this is distressing for the parent, it is not usually serious.
Offer the child lots of drinks (water, flat lemonade or clear broth) to keep her well hydrated during a fever. Antibiotics are of no use and cannot treat roseola because it is a virus.
You should see your family doctor if:
Your child is lethargic (very sleepy, hard to wake).
Your child will not drink.
You cannot reduce your child’s temperature.
Your child has a convulsion (a fit) that lasts less than 5 minutes.

Call 911 or emergency immediately if:
Your child has a convulsion that lasts more than 5 minutes.
Your child does not wake up after a convulsion.
Your child seems very sick after the convulsion.

I hope by the time you read this your daughter will be getting better.

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