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Redness, Itching, Blotches On Elbows, Knees And Buttocks. Reaction To Food?
Hello I woke up this morning and had the most bizarre red itchy slightly hard blotches on my elbows, knees and underside of my butt. Really odd. Do you think it was a reaction to something I ate maybe? It seems to have gone away now, a few hours afterwards, I do have a little bit of a headache though. Would appreciate some insight. Many thanks. Robynne
Thu, 27 Jun 2013
Hi,
It seems that you are having acute urticaria.
There may be some cause.
You are right, it may be some food you ate.
Or it may be some inhalent or some contactant.
You do not worry.
You cosult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and finding the cause.
You may be advised blood investigations.
He may give you antihistaminics and steroids in tappering dose.
You will be alright.
I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
It seems that you are having acute urticaria.
There may be some cause.
You are right, it may be some food you ate.
Or it may be some inhalent or some contactant.
You do not worry.
You cosult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and finding the cause.
You may be advised blood investigations.
He may give you antihistaminics and steroids in tappering dose.
You will be alright.
I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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