My baby had fever yesterday, and now she s on antibiotic, temperature reduced to normal around 36.5. I have just tuck her in bed, and noticed her still has hot head (not a little bit above normal) but cold hands. I m just worrying if there s something not right with her?
Hello, It is the usual pattern of fever in child Chat Doctor.  Scalp, the head has greater blood supplies large surface area so more blood supply and heat loss from that area, so scalp feels hotter than peripheries. Hand and feet being at a greater distance to heart has less blood supply so feels cooler. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.