
A new red/purple rash which has come on suddenly and does not fade when a glass tumbler is pressed against it.The reviews of this game have been quite harsh. The soft spot on the baby's head (fontanelle) bulging out. Temperature of 38☌ or more in a baby under 3 months old. Difficulty breathing or grunting-type breathing. A weak, high-pitched or continual cry in a baby. Being difficult to wake up (unrousable). If your child has (or you have) any of these symptoms, dial 999/112/911 and request an ambulance immediately: Temperature of 39☌ or more in a baby of 3 to 6 months.
Temperature (fever) not getting better with paracetamol or ibuprofen, even for a little while. The soft spot on the baby's head (fontanelle) seeming to be sunken. (Call your GP surgery, or - in the UK - dial 111, or talk to the out-of hours GP): If your child has (or you have) any of these symptoms, speak to a doctor or nurse today. What should I do if I am worried it might be meningitis? Sometimes tummy (abdominal) pain and diarrhoea. Drowsiness or confusion - may appear vacant. Dislike of bright lights - will shut eyes and turn away from the light.
The skin may look pale or blotchy, or turn blue. Aches and pains in muscles or joints - the pains can become quite severe. Stiff neck - cannot bend the neck forward. Fever and shivering - however, the hands and feet often feel cold. Other symptoms that may occur in older children and adults Sometimes the opposite occurs and the body appears quite floppy. Jerky movements may occur and the body may appear stiff.
The fontanelle is the soft spot on a baby's head.
A bulging fontanelle sometimes develops. Drowsiness or sleepiness - does not wake easily. Being irritable - especially when picked up and handled. Will not take feeds - sometimes repeatedly being sick (vomiting). A high temperature (fever) - but the baby may not look hot and the skin may look pale or blotchy, or turn blue. Fast breathing or unusual patterns of breathing.
Excessive crying - often high-pitched or moaning and different to their usual cry.