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What Causes A Red Spot On The Neck When Diagnosed With UTI?
Question: Hi -
I am recently diagnosed UTI.
The urine culture identified E Coli bacteria.
My doctor prescribed me an antibiotic called - Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablet (875 mg/125 mg). I'm supposed to take the medicine 2 times a day for 10 days.
I started taking first dose on Monday (7/31/17) night. So far (8/2/17) have taken total of four tablets.
I noticed a light red color spot of quarter size on my neck today afternoon. It went away in 15-20 minutes.
I again noticed a light red color spot of quarter size on my neck today in the evening time and also noticed another light red color patch right under it on the chest area.
They both went away in 20 minutes.
None of them were painful or itchy.
I have following concerns-
1) Was that red spot or patch a rash?
2) Was it a reaction of the antibiotic I'm taking?
3) Do I need to stop taking the antibiotic?
4) How do I identify a rash on the body from antibiotic reaction? (I never had rash before, so don't know how it really look)
I'll greatly appreciate your prompt response.
Thanks for your time and expert advice!
Regards
--XXXX
I am recently diagnosed UTI.
The urine culture identified E Coli bacteria.
My doctor prescribed me an antibiotic called - Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablet (875 mg/125 mg). I'm supposed to take the medicine 2 times a day for 10 days.
I started taking first dose on Monday (7/31/17) night. So far (8/2/17) have taken total of four tablets.
I noticed a light red color spot of quarter size on my neck today afternoon. It went away in 15-20 minutes.
I again noticed a light red color spot of quarter size on my neck today in the evening time and also noticed another light red color patch right under it on the chest area.
They both went away in 20 minutes.
None of them were painful or itchy.
I have following concerns-
1) Was that red spot or patch a rash?
2) Was it a reaction of the antibiotic I'm taking?
3) Do I need to stop taking the antibiotic?
4) How do I identify a rash on the body from antibiotic reaction? (I never had rash before, so don't know how it really look)
I'll greatly appreciate your prompt response.
Thanks for your time and expert advice!
Regards
--XXXX
Brief Answer:
Seems to be Urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Your description seems to be of urticaria, that is simply an allergic reaction by body in response to any infection that you already are suffering from.
Following are your answers:
1. This red spot or patch seems to be urticaria as explained.
2. Unlikely, drug reactions don't disappear like the way you have explained.
3. I don't feel you need to stop antibiotic.
4. drug rash would appear and would persist and won't disappear. It's difficult to tell you the morphology as it can be of various types.
My recommendation in your case scenario would be to add up an anti allergic like Levocetrizine once a day along with your antibiotic course.
Please share my opinion with your treating doctor.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Seems to be Urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Your description seems to be of urticaria, that is simply an allergic reaction by body in response to any infection that you already are suffering from.
Following are your answers:
1. This red spot or patch seems to be urticaria as explained.
2. Unlikely, drug reactions don't disappear like the way you have explained.
3. I don't feel you need to stop antibiotic.
4. drug rash would appear and would persist and won't disappear. It's difficult to tell you the morphology as it can be of various types.
My recommendation in your case scenario would be to add up an anti allergic like Levocetrizine once a day along with your antibiotic course.
Please share my opinion with your treating doctor.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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