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What Causes Itchy Rashes On The Forearm With Body Ache And Sore Throat?
I had fever on Friday and Saturday. I also had a rash on my right hand at the elbow joint. It started off as a slight rash but is now itchy and red and seems to be spreading all over my forearm. The fever went away but the rash continues to get worse. I had severe body ache and sore throat.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your presenting complaints are of some acute viral syndrome in which you have rashes, fever, myalgia, sore throat. Viral infections wean off after a certain period, let's say 7 to 8 days gradually on their own if it's mild one but you can take medicines for symptomatic relief.
In case of severe infections, it might need hospitalization and hospital care. I will advise you to take medicines for symptomatic relief for few days and keep yourself hydrated. If you don't get relief in few days and your symptoms are exaggerated even a bit, consult your health care provider for further investigations and management according to your presentation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Vineeta Singh
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What Causes Itchy Rashes On The Forearm With Body Ache And Sore Throat?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your presenting complaints are of some acute viral syndrome in which you have rashes, fever, myalgia, sore throat. Viral infections wean off after a certain period, let s say 7 to 8 days gradually on their own if it s mild one but you can take medicines for symptomatic relief. In case of severe infections, it might need hospitalization and hospital care. I will advise you to take medicines for symptomatic relief for few days and keep yourself hydrated. If you don t get relief in few days and your symptoms are exaggerated even a bit, consult your health care provider for further investigations and management according to your presentation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vineeta Singh