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Are Bumps On The Stomach Spreading Towards Back Are Due To Flesh Eating Infection?
TEENAGE DAUGHTER HAS A NON ITCHY BUMPS ON STOMACH AND SPREADING TO BACK. RAISED BUMPS . SHE ALSO HAS WHAT LOOKS LIKE A RING WORM ON HER SHOULDER THAT DOES'NT GET BETTER AFTER APPLY MEDS. IS SCARED BECAUSE SHE JUST ATTENDED A CHEER CAMP WHERE A COUPLE OF GIRLS HAD FLESH EATING INFECTION(A WEEK AGO)
Sat, 25 Jan 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Praveen G's Response
Hello, Welcome to HCM, I had reviewed your daughter history. Is this swelling present on the abdomen for the long time or it as occured recently is very important to know what is the cause for the swelling. As you are telling it has spread to back with out any itching, the swelling should be examined then only we can come to the diagnosis. Regarding having the ringworm infection on the shoulder can be controlled by applying some anti fungal cream over the lesion.If it is not coming down you may require oral antifungal drugs which should be taken once a week for 6-8 weeks. But these drugs can be taken only after getting the prescription from your doctor. Flesh eating some time may cause infections like food poisoning, which may leads to allergy all over the body,diarrhea and vomiting. Hope i have cleared all your doubt. Thank you for the query.
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Are Bumps On The Stomach Spreading Towards Back Are Due To Flesh Eating Infection?
Hello, Welcome to HCM, I had reviewed your daughter history. Is this swelling present on the abdomen for the long time or it as occured recently is very important to know what is the cause for the swelling. As you are telling it has spread to back with out any itching, the swelling should be examined then only we can come to the diagnosis. Regarding having the ringworm infection on the shoulder can be controlled by applying some anti fungal cream over the lesion.If it is not coming down you may require oral antifungal drugs which should be taken once a week for 6-8 weeks. But these drugs can be taken only after getting the prescription from your doctor. Flesh eating some time may cause infections like food poisoning, which may leads to allergy all over the body,diarrhea and vomiting. Hope i have cleared all your doubt. Thank you for the query.