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Red Discolored Patches All Over Breasts And Upper Back, Recovering From Typhoid. Is It Cancer Or A Reaction?
hi, i am a 32 year old female. i noticed some red discoloured patches all over my breasts and upper back last week. i dont know how long it has been there but since i was just recovering from typhoid , I assumed it was a reaction to the drugs. the patches are still there and am getting worried. sometimes i also experience a tingling in my breasts and nipples. Could it be cancer?
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
Hello and welcome to HCM
Typhoid is associated with faint red colored patches called 'rose spots'. They are 2-4 mm in diameter. They occur in groups of 5-10 and are seen on days 7-12 after getting the infection.
They occur as a result of bacteria being carried to the skin. These spots are common on lower chest and upper abdomen.
It is difficult to tell whether it is a side effect of drug or not without knowing the drug used.
The other possibilities are skin lesions like systemic lupus erythmatosis, discoid lupus erythmatosis, mastocytosis etc.
Consult your doctor for correct diagnosis and treatment.
Tingling sensation is not an usual feature of cancer.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Typhoid is associated with faint red colored patches called 'rose spots'. They are 2-4 mm in diameter. They occur in groups of 5-10 and are seen on days 7-12 after getting the infection.
They occur as a result of bacteria being carried to the skin. These spots are common on lower chest and upper abdomen.
It is difficult to tell whether it is a side effect of drug or not without knowing the drug used.
The other possibilities are skin lesions like systemic lupus erythmatosis, discoid lupus erythmatosis, mastocytosis etc.
Consult your doctor for correct diagnosis and treatment.
Tingling sensation is not an usual feature of cancer.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Hi thanks for your question.
Your right this rash could be due to drug reaction.,which your taking for typhoid fever.
Be sure ,it cannot be cancer,since rash as at two places.
For tingling sensation in breast and nipple ,get yourself examined by a physician to rule out cancer.
Hope this answer your question.
Your right this rash could be due to drug reaction.,which your taking for typhoid fever.
Be sure ,it cannot be cancer,since rash as at two places.
For tingling sensation in breast and nipple ,get yourself examined by a physician to rule out cancer.
Hope this answer your question.
I find this answer helpful
Hi thanks for your question.
Your right this rash could be due to drug reaction.,which your taking for typhoid fever.
Be sure ,it cannot be cancer,since rash as at two places.
For tingling sensation in breast and nipple ,get yourself examined by a physician to rule out cancer.
Hope this answer your question.
Your right this rash could be due to drug reaction.,which your taking for typhoid fever.
Be sure ,it cannot be cancer,since rash as at two places.
For tingling sensation in breast and nipple ,get yourself examined by a physician to rule out cancer.
Hope this answer your question.
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