Edema and fever of the child's lips may be a sign of several diseases. If your child has a fever and swollen lips, she may have a minor illness, such as an ulcer, or she may have an allergic reaction. Swelling lips and fever are also symptoms of Kawasaki disease and chickenpox. See a doctor to determine the exact cause of symptoms and to eliminate serious problems.
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span= "article-image inner caption-class"> A child with swelling and fever of the lips may suffer from one of several diseases.
(Image: Jupiter Images/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images) Herpes Virus
If your child is infected with herpes virus, he may have ulcers on the lips, cheeks, tongue and gums. These sores are painful and can swell children's lips. Your child may have a fever and difficulty swallowing, which is a side effect of herpes virus. If your child has ulcers and fever, or any visible ulcers on his outer lip, take him to a doctor to determine treatment options.
Vascular edema-eosinophilia syndrome is an allergic reaction that can cause urticaria and pruritus, leading to lip edema in children. The University of Maryland Medical Center points out that some allergic reactions can lead to vasculoedema-eosinophilia syndrome, including urticaria and itching, which can cause swelling of the child's lips and fever. Other symptoms of vascular edema-eosinophilia syndrome include muscle pain, decreased urine volume and weight gain. If you think your child has vascular edema-eosinophilia syndrome, please take her to a doctor immediately. Her doctor can determine the cause of swelling and make plans to prevent future attacks. h3>Kawasaki disease is an inflammatory disease that usually affects only children. High fever and swollen lips are symptoms of Kawasaki disease, as well as rashes, swelling of hands and feet and conjunctivitis. If you suspect that your child has Kawasaki disease, it is essential to take him to the doctor as soon as possible. Kawasaki disease occurs early and can be basically cured. Although most children with Kawasaki disease have fully recovered, the disease can sometimes be severe, causing damage to the coronary artery. h3>chickenpox
p>If your child has chickenpox, she may experience lip swelling, especially if she has her mouth near or inside the chickenpox blister. Chicken pox children usually have a fever a few days before blisters appear. If you think your child has chickenpox, take her to a doctor for diagnosis. If your child has chickenpox, avoid giving her aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce her risk of secondary disease.
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