severe itchy skin. swelling in lower legs, ankles, or feet — edema. difficulty thinking, confusion, memory loss, changes in personality, or sleep disorders. a buildup of fluid in the abdomen But if a child stops eating or drinking, or wants to eat or drink less often, it's a sign that something is wrong. A child with HFM also might: have a fever, muscle aches, or other flu-like symptoms; become irritable, fussy, or sleep more than usual; begin drooling (due to painful swallowing) only want to drink cold fluids fast heartbeat or irregular pulse. fever (high) hot, dry skin, or lack of sweating. increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid. increased sweating. loss of bladder control. muscle stiffness (severe) muscle weakness. sore throat and fever. Drooling. Dry eyes. Difficulty speaking, eating or drinking. Facial or ear pain. Headache. Loss of taste. Ringing in your ears (tinnitus). Sensitivity to sounds (hyperacusis). Are there warning signs of Bell's palsy? Early symptoms of Bell's palsy — or warning signs — may include a slight fever and pain behind your ear. However, there Too much drool, or hypersalivation, can be a sign of illness. Here are some causes and suggested treatments: Breeding: Bloodhounds, Newfoundlands, mastiffs, Drooling causes drool rash in nearly all infants and young children. This is because the constant moisture, or wetness, on the skin from drooling causes irritation and rash. It is also because wiping or dabbing the drool with a cloth, shirt, or blanket can cause further irritation to an infant's incredibly delicate skin. sskWzg.