My 3 year old developed a fever on last night. She c/o stomach pain and chills. I also noticed that her lips turned purple and she has red spots around her eyes. She has an appt in the A.M. but I am a little bit concerned about it now. Will high fevers cause these symptoms?
Hi! Chills is usually associated with fever. This is the bodies to produce heat when cold. The blue lips can also indicate that your child is feeling cold. The fever means that there's an infection going on. It can still be a viral infection at this time and the stomach ache is part of it. For the meantime while waiting for your doctor's appointment, You can give her fever medicine and try to make her feel warm by putting blanket. You don't expect her to have her normal appetite because of the fever, but you can give her soup and crackers. Empty tummy can also cause stomach ache. Hope I was able to help you. Sincerely, Handle Dulay-See, M.D. Pediatrician