My daughter has a rash all over her body. It s fine bumps EVERYWHERE. I thought it was fifths disease because it s was going around at her school. What are other symptoms that go with that? She has a headache & swollen tonsils. Is that normal or should I take her to the ER?
Hello, I understand your concerns. A rash is a symptom of a viral illness, of which FIFTH disease is one type. Headache, runny nose and fever are the other symptoms that accompany fifth disease. My suggestion is paracetamol if she has fever, and an antihistamine like cetirizine if she has itching. The rash will subside in a week and does not need any particular treatment. It is normal for school going child Chat Doctor.  You have to take her to the doctor if she has pus coming from her tonsils, is unable to