What does rashes on stomach mean?

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Rashes, including stomach rashes, can be caused by an allergic reaction to food, medications, or products such as lotions or detergents. These reactions can range from mild to potentially life-threatening, especially if swelling and constriction of breathing occurs, which could indicate anaphylaxis.

When should I worry about a rash on my child?

If your child has a rash of small, bright-red or purple spots or bruises that do not turn white (blanch) when you push on them, along with a fever, headache, stiff neck or back pain, seek medical advice immediately from your GP or nearest hospital emergency department.

What causes red bumps on stomach?

Small, itchy red bumps on the stomach and other parts of the body can indicate that a person has bedbugs or fleas in their house. If the bites appear in a zigzag pattern and occur at night, bedbugs are a possible reason.

Why does my baby have a rash on his stomach and back?

Roseola infantum is a contagious viral infection that can cause cold-like symptoms and a high fever. Kids with roseola infantum have raised pink spots that start on the chest, stomach and back and spread to the limbs. The child is contagious before the rash appears, but not after. The rash usually lasts 3 to 5 days.

What are the most common causes of rashes on children?

Contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is one of the most common causes of rashes.

Medications. Taking medications may also cause rashes.

Other causes. A rash can sometimes develop in the area of a bug bite,such as a flea bite.

Causes of rashes in children.

Over-the-counter medications.

What causes viral rash in children?

measles

chickenpox

rubella

What causes red rash and fever in children?

low fever

red eyes

cough

runny nose

headache

swollen neck lymph nodes,usually felt as a tenderness in the area behind the ears

red- or pinkish-dotted rash that starts on the face and spreads to the body,which can then merge together to create a larger rash

itchy rash

What causes red cheeks in children?

Parvovirus symptoms in children

Distinctive facial rash. Several days after the appearance of early symptoms,a distinctive bright red rash may appear on your child’s face — usually on both cheeks.

Parvovirus symptoms in adults. Adults don’t usually develop the slapped-cheek rash.

When to see a doctor.