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What Precautions Should I Take For Red Balls On Skin Along With Body Pain After Fever?
Hi I am a 43 year old woman. I have red balls developed on the skin which are painful but no itching. I got them after I had a feaver for only one day with all the body pains which lasted for almost more than a month now.first I got one ball on the left shin and later three more. and after the pain is reduced I got the same way on my right leg and below the shoulder and ellbow.Kindly advise what precaution should i take. Thanks.
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
I read your query and understood your concern.
I think you have got a viral infection called herpes zoster. I would advise you to go to your dermatologist as soon as possible to get a full course of antiviral like acyclovir for 5 days prescribed. Its best to start anti virals within 72 hours of onset of symptoms to minimize the complications.
Meanwhile take oral anti inflammatory like ibuprofen for relief of pain.
Hope I helped
I read your query and understood your concern.
I think you have got a viral infection called herpes zoster. I would advise you to go to your dermatologist as soon as possible to get a full course of antiviral like acyclovir for 5 days prescribed. Its best to start anti virals within 72 hours of onset of symptoms to minimize the complications.
Meanwhile take oral anti inflammatory like ibuprofen for relief of pain.
Hope I helped
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