Last Saturday, we went to Sentosa for some beach fun.
Wind was blowing at a blast that day.
For most of the time, Kyle remained in the stroller, which i had positioned in such a way that he could enjoy the wind but then, not that direct impact.
Late afternoon, i noticed some red dots on his leg. Akin to mosquito bites but i thought it was just some mild rashes so didnt give it much thought.
Back at home, more dots started to appear not only on his legs, but also his hands.
On Sunday, we went out as normal. By evening, when mum was showering him, she was shocked to find his whole body practically covered with red spots.
We didnt know what's wrong as this was new to us. And naturally, i got reprimanded again for not taking good care of him....and worse, didnt seem all too worried. But i did gasp when i noticed the severity of the spots. Pretty scary....especially at the butt....i wondered if it was painful. In fact, it was more of itch.
So about 9.30pm, hubby and I decided to bring him to KK A&E. Had i taken a pic of the place then, no one would have guessed that it was night time. A&E was pretty crowded and there were about 10 patients lined up before Kyle; anxious parents all waiting for their numbers to be called.
Dr examined Kyle but he couldnt tell what was wrong. Because Kyle only drinks breast milk now, he didnt show any discomfort (in fact, he seemed really happy...kicking and smiling), he was just his usual self and form except for the extra dots. Snr Dr came by to check too but couldnt make any assessment as well. Guessed either allergies, insect bites, some passing rashes...or maybe hives. Then she suggested for Kyle to admit for the night so that they could observe him. I thought, what crap...i might as well observe him myself so we left after collecting some Calamine solution. There went our $80.
At night, more spots started showing on Kyle's face and ears. He slept well for the night and of course, no miracles the next morning still. So took child leave and brought him to see PD.
At first sight, PD say its "fong mok" aka hives. As Kyle is still too young, she could only prescribe oral medicine - Zyrtec & Prednisolone. We went home relieved finally knowing what he contracted. But cause of it still wasnt clear though i got some inkling after reading more about hives. Read
here.
Another $70 poorer.
Because Kyle is still so young, at just 3mths plus, he doesnt quite understand itch...(i feel). So he didnt really scratch a lot but that night, he did seem rather irritated so apart from finally putting the calamine lotion to use, mum also applied some rice wine on him to soothe the itch.
And phew were we glad when the next day, red spots diminished almost thoroughly. Comes quick and goes quick. We learn something new again.
