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Suggest Treatment For Painful Rashes Causing Swelling In Body
Question: Hello, I broke out with a very painful rash today and it's not going away. The rash areas feel like deep bruises? Please help They are very swollen also. Like I'm retaining water or something??
Brief Answer:
Shingles
Detailed Answer:
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You have started with a painful rash this morning that feels like a very deep bruise. This sounds like you have shingles. I recommend that you see you medical provider right away. Shingles is cause by the chicken pox virus living in your body re-emerging with a rash and deep nerve pain. The doctor can give you medication like Valtrex to help reduce the rash duration and help prevent long term pain. They can also give you regular pain medication to help with the pain which can be very acute and strong.
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Shingles
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care question
You have started with a painful rash this morning that feels like a very deep bruise. This sounds like you have shingles. I recommend that you see you medical provider right away. Shingles is cause by the chicken pox virus living in your body re-emerging with a rash and deep nerve pain. The doctor can give you medication like Valtrex to help reduce the rash duration and help prevent long term pain. They can also give you regular pain medication to help with the pain which can be very acute and strong.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any further questions
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