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Bad, Red, Pus Filled Rash All Over Face And Chest After Undergoing Neurosurgery. History Of Taking Codamol, Morphine, Tramadol, Codeine. Help

hi Doctor,

three weeks ago I was in hospital and had neurosurgery. before the op I was given antivirals, co codamol by IV and after I was given morphine, tramadol and codeine for the pain (not altogether) some by IV and some orally. a few days after the op I developed a very bad, red and pus-filled rash all over my face and chest. the rash is still there. have taken piriton but to no avail. please help, regards
Sat, 24 Aug 2013
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Hi,
It seems that you might be having allergic rashes on face, super added with bacterial infection.
Apply triple acting cream.
Go for one short course of antibiotic medicine after consulting your doctor.
Take antihistamine like cetrizine or benadryl.
Ok and take care.
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Bad, Red, Pus Filled Rash All Over Face And Chest After Undergoing Neurosurgery. History Of Taking Codamol, Morphine, Tramadol, Codeine. Help

Hi, It seems that you might be having allergic rashes on face, super added with bacterial infection. Apply triple acting cream. Go for one short course of antibiotic medicine after consulting your doctor. Take antihistamine like cetrizine or benadryl. Ok and take care.