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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
fifth disease
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
fifth disease
by cyn123, Mar 25, 2002 12:00AM
Hello my daughter who is 7, got fifth disease this pass Dec. She had just the rash and little fever. But now, about 3-4 months later she is complaining of sore legs and arms as if they are tired. It seems worse in the morning gets alittle better at night. I was wondering if Fifth disease can cause arthritis in children as well as adults. Thank you for your time
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Mar 26, 2002 12:00AM
, Mar 26, 2002 12:00AM
While arthritis itself is not viewed as a complication of Fifth Disease in children, production of red blood cells can become a problem with children who may be susceptible (due to conditions of the immune system, sickle cell disease, etc.). The tiredness and joint discomfort experienced by your daughter may be such a result. Be sure to have her examined by her pediatrician, who may well want to do some lab work, incl. checking her red blood cell count.
