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What Causes A Sudden Itchy Rash On Torso, Upper Arms And Diarrhea?
Question: a sudden rash appeared on my torso and upper arms. it is not on my face arms or lower limbs. its not very itchy and 0nly a little ucomfortable. It is a mixture of red patches and a measle like rash. im just over a bad cold chest virus
probably difficult to diagnose....never get rashes normally....met a 6 week old puppy on the beach today. The owner told me he bought the dog from a guy who had to part with it because his child was highly allergic to it. ALSO HAVE DIAHRHOEA
probably difficult to diagnose....never get rashes normally....met a 6 week old puppy on the beach today. The owner told me he bought the dog from a guy who had to part with it because his child was highly allergic to it. ALSO HAVE DIAHRHOEA
Brief Answer:
Might be contact dermatitis, use calamine lotion, oral antihistamine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
It would be helpful in diagnosing if you can upload the picture of it.
Since when you have it.
Based on the information it might be contact dermatitis.
I would suggest you to wash the area with cool water and using mild soap like dermadew or dove and tap it dry. Avoid touching or scratching it. You can apply calamine lotion with alovera, it produces soothing effect and also helps in faster recovery. In case itching increases, I would suggest you to take over the counter oral antihistamine.
Regarding diarrhea, how many episodes did you had? How was the consistency, is it watery? Is it associated with any blood or mucus?
Presently I would recommend you to drink plenty of water, you can use ORS. Use of probiotics like sporolac or ecobion will be beneficial.
Kindly follow this measures, there should be improvement.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you.
Take care.
Might be contact dermatitis, use calamine lotion, oral antihistamine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
It would be helpful in diagnosing if you can upload the picture of it.
Since when you have it.
Based on the information it might be contact dermatitis.
I would suggest you to wash the area with cool water and using mild soap like dermadew or dove and tap it dry. Avoid touching or scratching it. You can apply calamine lotion with alovera, it produces soothing effect and also helps in faster recovery. In case itching increases, I would suggest you to take over the counter oral antihistamine.
Regarding diarrhea, how many episodes did you had? How was the consistency, is it watery? Is it associated with any blood or mucus?
Presently I would recommend you to drink plenty of water, you can use ORS. Use of probiotics like sporolac or ecobion will be beneficial.
Kindly follow this measures, there should be improvement.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you.
Take care.
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