A child's cheeks that are red at a glance will look very adorable. But if it happens suddenly, your child may experience red cheek syndrome or slapped cheek syndrome.
Red cheek syndrome is included in the group "fifth disease". This condition is caused by parvovirus B19 infection, and attacks children more often than adults.
Recognizing the Symptoms of Red Cheek Syndrome
Transmission of red cheek syndrome can occur through sneezing, coughing, and direct contact with objects contaminated by this virus.
Red cheek syndrome is usually preceded by symptoms such as fever, runny nose, fussiness, easy drowsiness, and eating disorders. Some children may experience pain in the joints, muscles, and inflammation of the throat.
About two to five days after the initial symptoms, the child's cheeks will start to appear reddish. The rash on the cheek will be followed by a rash on the body and limbs of the child. The rash will usually feel itchy and often make children uncomfortable.
Mother is advised to immediately check your child's health condition to the doctor if he has a high fever that does not improve after more than 5 days and does not want to suckle or eat. Especially if your child has special health problems, such as thalassemia or sickle cell anemia.
Various Ways to Overcome Red Cheek Syndrome
Usually red cheek syndrome will heal by itself after 1-2 weeks. But to reduce the discomfort felt by your child due to this red cheek syndrome, you can do the following ways:
- Make sure your little one is getting enough rest.
- Adequate the needs of your child's fluids, so he does not become dehydrated.
- If necessary, you can also give your child fever-lowering drugs, such as paracetamol.
Mother also needs to know how to prevent transmission of red cheek syndrome in children, which is to teach children to diligently wash their hands with soap and running water, cover their mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, and as much as possible to limit direct contact with sufferers of red cheek syndrome.
If the cheek syndrome experienced by Little does not also improve even though Mother has done several ways above, you should immediately consult a doctor to get the right treatment.
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