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Suggest Treatment For Purple Spots On The Abdomen
Question: What causes purple spots to appear on my abdomen on the side that i have had a stroke?
Brief Answer:
Purple marks
Detailed Answer:
Reddish purple / violet marks on the belly can be seen in individuals with a medical condition called Cushings syndrome. However your description does not quite fit the classical purple skin marks in this disease.
I say so because you are referring to spots, while in Cushings syndrome, they are more like stretch marks typically more than 1 centimeter wide.
Other areas of the body need to be examined to be sure if any other similar skin problem is present elsewhere in the body. This may aid in making an accurate diagnosis. Consulting a dermatologist will be immensely helpful
Purple marks
Detailed Answer:
Reddish purple / violet marks on the belly can be seen in individuals with a medical condition called Cushings syndrome. However your description does not quite fit the classical purple skin marks in this disease.
I say so because you are referring to spots, while in Cushings syndrome, they are more like stretch marks typically more than 1 centimeter wide.
Other areas of the body need to be examined to be sure if any other similar skin problem is present elsewhere in the body. This may aid in making an accurate diagnosis. Consulting a dermatologist will be immensely helpful
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have recently been prescribed iron tablets. Could a reaction to these cause the spots?
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Skin reactions to medications can occur in various forms. So yes there is a possibility of this too but will require confirmation by a dermatologist
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Skin reactions to medications can occur in various forms. So yes there is a possibility of this too but will require confirmation by a dermatologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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