Very red and swollen cheeks - any ideas?

[arfur]

My 6 year old DD has had a virus for a few days with flu-like symptoms, a 12-hour spell of persistent vomiting which has now stopped but she had really bright red cheeks which are obviously swollen around her jaw line which I presume is her glands. The redness improves when her temperature is down but is still there and when she is due for more calpol/nurofen her whole cheek is beetroot like. Does anyone know what this is or is it likely to be just another symptom of this horrid virus - I havent consulted my GP or anything yet as I suspect there is nowt they can do.

[LIZS]

Sounds like Slapped Cheek/Fifth Disease or Scarlet Fever which is related to Strep throat and vomiting is another common symptom of it. If the latter she may well need AB's.

[arfur]

So do you think GP then I should I leave it and see how she goes?

[arfur]

meant to say OR should I leave it - doh!

[LIZS]

GP - they can do a swab to check.

[arfur]

Thanks - will get her in there tomorrow morning.

[katzguk]

just to add if it is slap-check, yoiu need to tell anyone prgnant she might have comeb in contact with
info re pregnancy

my dd had this when i was preg with dd2

[katzguk]

just to add if it is slap-check, yoiu need to tell anyone prgnant she might have comeb in contact with
info re pregnancy

my dd had this when i was preg with dd2