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Suggest Remedy For Prickly Rash On Abdomen
Question: I'm developing a pricklyrash Left side abdomen around to the left back. suspect shingles. I have NOT had Chicken pox that I can remember from childhood
I concur. Is there something I can do to mitigate. Or treat the further develpmnt of this ailmnt. Will emergency room help sooner than a Dr before Friday 10-17-14
I concur. Is there something I can do to mitigate. Or treat the further develpmnt of this ailmnt. Will emergency room help sooner than a Dr before Friday 10-17-14
Brief Answer:
Prickley Rash
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking Health care magic forum.
I have gone through your query.Shingles or chicken pox comes in bubble type of rash.Such rash in all over body and with associated fever is there then chicken pox can be suspected.But the distribution you mentioned like left side of abdomen and left back, which gives more likely shingles(herpes zoster) infection.Pain and burning will be there in most patients.
Emergency room visit will be helpful to confirm it.Allergic rash should be ruled out.Usually antiviral drugs starting early is helpful to reduce the severity and duration of disrease.Acyclovir or famciclovir is widely used antiviral drugs for this.Calamine lotion for local application and over the counter analgesics if pain is there, will be helpful.
Hope this may help you.Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks
Prickley Rash
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking Health care magic forum.
I have gone through your query.Shingles or chicken pox comes in bubble type of rash.Such rash in all over body and with associated fever is there then chicken pox can be suspected.But the distribution you mentioned like left side of abdomen and left back, which gives more likely shingles(herpes zoster) infection.Pain and burning will be there in most patients.
Emergency room visit will be helpful to confirm it.Allergic rash should be ruled out.Usually antiviral drugs starting early is helpful to reduce the severity and duration of disrease.Acyclovir or famciclovir is widely used antiviral drugs for this.Calamine lotion for local application and over the counter analgesics if pain is there, will be helpful.
Hope this may help you.Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks
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