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On Friday Evening I Noticed A Small Rash On One
Question: On Friday evening I noticed a small rash on one side of my back. The next day it was on both sides and larger and by Sunday it was also under my chest. Sunday night I noticed behind my right ear was slightly swollen, hard and tender. Will this go away on its own or should I go see my doctor.
Brief Answer:
Mononucleosis suspected
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
There are several reasons or diseases that may cause this rash on back, chest.
I think the swollen, hard and tender part behind the ear may be caused by swollen lymph nodes. At this point, I think you may be suffering from mononucleosis.
I would prefer to see a photo of the rash and swollen lymph behind the ear. You can simply upload/attach the pictures to the 'Reports section' of this web page only.
However, you should do a total and differential blood count and a monospot test. Please discuss this with your doctor and proceed further.
This will clarify the situation.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Mononucleosis suspected
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
There are several reasons or diseases that may cause this rash on back, chest.
I think the swollen, hard and tender part behind the ear may be caused by swollen lymph nodes. At this point, I think you may be suffering from mononucleosis.
I would prefer to see a photo of the rash and swollen lymph behind the ear. You can simply upload/attach the pictures to the 'Reports section' of this web page only.
However, you should do a total and differential blood count and a monospot test. Please discuss this with your doctor and proceed further.
This will clarify the situation.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you for your detailed reply. I have added pictures of the rash. You can not tell that anything is swollen or different behind my ear. I think it hurts more than it’s swollen. Can you tell me what you think of the rash?
Brief Answer:
Mononucleosis rash suspected
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I reviewed the photo you attached and I still suspect it is caused by mononucleosis.
It could be the reason for the swollen lymph node behind your ear.
Please follow as already discussed earlier.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.
Mononucleosis rash suspected
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I reviewed the photo you attached and I still suspect it is caused by mononucleosis.
It could be the reason for the swollen lymph node behind your ear.
Please follow as already discussed earlier.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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