Hiandmighty
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They may have to do a spinal tap to rule out bacterial meningitis.
ETA: neonatal bacterial meningitis: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neonatal_meningitis
It's very possible stella has two issues: jaundice which is common since she was born a little early and is small, and then whatever is causing her fever.
Symptoms:
The following is a list of common signs and symptoms found with neonatal meningitis.
Fever
poor appetite
anterior fontanelle bulging
seizure
jitteriness
dyspnea
irritability
anorexia
vomiting
diarrhea
abdominal distention (increase in abdominal size)
neck rigidity
cyanosis
jaundice
and sunset eyes (downward gaze of the eyes)
abnormal body temperature (hypo-or hyperthermia)
change of activity (lethargy or irritability)
Unfortunately these symptoms are unspecific and may point to many different conditions.[4]
ETA: neonatal bacterial meningitis: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neonatal_meningitis
It's very possible stella has two issues: jaundice which is common since she was born a little early and is small, and then whatever is causing her fever.
Symptoms:
The following is a list of common signs and symptoms found with neonatal meningitis.
Fever
poor appetite
anterior fontanelle bulging
seizure
jitteriness
dyspnea
irritability
anorexia
vomiting
diarrhea
abdominal distention (increase in abdominal size)
neck rigidity
cyanosis
jaundice
and sunset eyes (downward gaze of the eyes)
abnormal body temperature (hypo-or hyperthermia)
change of activity (lethargy or irritability)
Unfortunately these symptoms are unspecific and may point to many different conditions.[4]