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Sore throats then high fever now crying due to itchy toes and genitals, 6 days now. no redness or bumps i can see. cream and benadryl (diphenhydramine) did not work. ?

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Itchy toes/genitals: It appears that something is triggering a nerve condition in the lumbar sacral spine of the child. Nerve roots of the lumbar sacral spine innervate the genitals in addition to the feet. Child should be seen As soon as possible. preferably by pediatric neurologist.

Answered 2/21/2015

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A member asked:

Sore throats then high fever now crying due to itchy toes and genitals, 6 days now. no redness or bumps i can see. cream and benadryl (diphenhydramine) did not work. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sandra Gotman answered

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