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My husband has had a weird red circular mark on his butt cheek that spread to another smaller circle about 5 months ago, he's been to a dermatologist who said she thought it was fungal and gave him a cream. It has gotten better then now, worse, and now looks like a large 'comma' made up of smaller round raised bumps. each bump is about the size of a nailhead and the are in a steady overall comma shape. The smaller mark is larger too and comprised of three or four smaller 'nailhead size bumps. At the same time, he has had swelling in his knee (front and back) and difficulty walking etc. He is 64 years old and very fit, not overweight and we live in the tropics (Bahamas). No one has been able to diagnose him there and says knee swelling etc is arthritis. He does complain sometimes of stiffness in his hands as well but this knee swelling etc has happened suddenly and gotten worse suddenly, not over time. About a year ago he also had unexplained facial swelling that moved from place to place (upper lip , cheek etc) they said that was a result of some dental work and possible was but it continued to move around, disappear and reappear for about 6 months. He has not had that anymore but now this knee swelling and weird rash. I am concerned about all of this and wonder if it might be related. Please help and advise ???
My husband has had a weird red circular mark on his butt cheek that spread to another smaller circle about 5 months ago, he's been to a dermatologist who said she thought it was fungal and gave him a cream. It has gotten better then now, worse, and now looks like a large 'comma' made up of smaller round raised bumps. each bump is about the size of a nailhead and the are in a steady overall comma shape. The smaller mark is larger too and comprised of three or four smaller 'nailhead size bumps. At the same time, he has had swelling in his knee (front and back) and difficulty walking etc. He is 64 years old and very fit, not overweight and we live in the tropics (Bahamas). No one has been able to diagnose him there and says knee swelling etc is arthritis. He does complain sometimes of stiffness in his hands as well but this knee swelling etc has happened suddenly and gotten worse suddenly, not over time. About a year ago he also had unexplained facial swelling that moved from place to place (upper lip , cheek etc) they said that was a result of some dental work and possible was but it continued to move around, disappear and reappear for about 6 months. He has not had that anymore but now this knee swelling and weird rash. I am concerned about all of this and wonder if it might be related. Please help and advise ???
Brief Answer:
Possible Diagnosis:Chronic Lyme disease, Advice to consult doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank You for the query at HealthcareMagic
I have gone through your question and I can understand your concern
Since your husband have rashes not responding to treatments along with joint pain and swelling, facial swelling I would like to rule out Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete infection and is transmitted by tick bite. However most patients do not remember the tick bite.
Lyme disease can cause a spectrum of chronic and recurrent symptoms like rashes, joint pain,swelling,tiredness, fatigue, flu like symptoms,muscle pain etc .
Treatment is with Antibiotics. Proper treatment will help resolve the symptoms.
Confirmation of diagnosis require blood test looking for the presence of infection.
I'd recommend that your husband consult a Primary care Provider to discuss this possibility and further management.
Hope I was able to answer your question
Please address any more concerns
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Possible Diagnosis:Chronic Lyme disease, Advice to consult doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank You for the query at HealthcareMagic
I have gone through your question and I can understand your concern
Since your husband have rashes not responding to treatments along with joint pain and swelling, facial swelling I would like to rule out Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete infection and is transmitted by tick bite. However most patients do not remember the tick bite.
Lyme disease can cause a spectrum of chronic and recurrent symptoms like rashes, joint pain,swelling,tiredness, fatigue, flu like symptoms,muscle pain etc .
Treatment is with Antibiotics. Proper treatment will help resolve the symptoms.
Confirmation of diagnosis require blood test looking for the presence of infection.
I'd recommend that your husband consult a Primary care Provider to discuss this possibility and further management.
Hope I was able to answer your question
Please address any more concerns
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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