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What Causes Pimples On The Legs And Forehead?
hello, for a month now, i have these spots/sores that are appearing, first it was only on my left thigh, they would start out looking like a pimple, then explode to a nickle / quarter size sore... that totally itches... now they are spreding to my lower leg, my right leg, my are, my forehead ?? I am worried ? I have also been so extremly tired.. I realize that i am 52, and starting menopause, but its horrible my fatigue level. I have also had unexplained weight gain ? I mean how is it possible to gain 7 to 10 lbs in 3 days ? I try to be fit and active.... just doesnt mke any sense. My lower back hurts (below my ribs), I a wondering if it is my kidneys ?? do you have any thougths ?
Fri, 16 Nov 2018
Hello,
The spots that you are explaining and that seem to be spreading might indicate an infection and is good to have them examined (the way the lesions look is very important to know their cause) and decide on the cause of them and proper treatment.
The weight gain does not seem to be related to the skin spots but it can be due to kidneys if you notice swelling on your legs. There are simple, easy and not expensive blood tests to evaluate kidney function that your doctor can order (creatinine and electrolytes) and if they are normal then the kidneys are fine. Your doctor might order other tests to try to find out why you are so fatigued like CBC, ERS, TSH, blood sugar, lifer function tests, etc. so please talk to your doctor to have both these issues properly evaluated and treated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General & Family Physician
The spots that you are explaining and that seem to be spreading might indicate an infection and is good to have them examined (the way the lesions look is very important to know their cause) and decide on the cause of them and proper treatment.
The weight gain does not seem to be related to the skin spots but it can be due to kidneys if you notice swelling on your legs. There are simple, easy and not expensive blood tests to evaluate kidney function that your doctor can order (creatinine and electrolytes) and if they are normal then the kidneys are fine. Your doctor might order other tests to try to find out why you are so fatigued like CBC, ERS, TSH, blood sugar, lifer function tests, etc. so please talk to your doctor to have both these issues properly evaluated and treated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General & Family Physician
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