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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea, Vomiting And Purple Rashes On Face

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Posted on Fri, 10 Jul 2015
Question: The night before I left Mexico, I had diarrhea, vomiting and developed a purplish/red rash on my face. Now three days later I still have bouts of nausea, diarrhea and the rash. I noticed the whites of my eyes are yellow , red and swollen on the inside of my upper and lower lids. I've been taking pepto bismol to try and control the diarrhea. What could this be? I thought it was simple "traveler's disease" but the rash is concerning....especially because it seems to be in my eyes.
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Jaundice to be considered

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
If your sclera (the white in your eyes ) is yellow and your urine is yellow, it is likely that you have jaundice.
It's better to see a doctor and have yourself examined and investigated.
Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea, Vomiting And Purple Rashes On Face

Brief Answer: Jaundice to be considered Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. I understand your concern. If your sclera (the white in your eyes ) is yellow and your urine is yellow, it is likely that you have jaundice. It's better to see a doctor and have yourself examined and investigated. Take care