What Causes Bright Red Band Of Lines All Over Stomach?
Question: Could you please help. A bright red band appeared across the entire front of my stomach it is about 4 in.
in diameter. I currently take a low dosage of prednisone for a condition called patchy meningitis.
in diameter. I currently take a low dosage of prednisone for a condition called patchy meningitis.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
hello and thanks for the query.
this could be shingles. it is a rash caused by a virus. I suggest you go to the ER to have this assessed. you may need antiviral medication.
sincerely,
dr XXXXXXX
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Detailed Answer:
hello and thanks for the query.
this could be shingles. it is a rash caused by a virus. I suggest you go to the ER to have this assessed. you may need antiviral medication.
sincerely,
dr XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is there any pain associated with shingles in the beginning? at this point I do not
have pain.It is 10:30p.m. can I wait and go to the ER in the morning.
have pain.It is 10:30p.m. can I wait and go to the ER in the morning.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for the followup.
Pain can sometimes occur early in shingles. Best to have someone assess you in person.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for the followup.
Pain can sometimes occur early in shingles. Best to have someone assess you in person.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar