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I Have Flu Symptoms And A Rash On My Arm
I have flu symptoms and a rash on my arm headaches and passing out have also been sick any ideas.
Sun, 7 Nov 2010
Hi
The differential diagnosis is broad. It could be from Mononucleosis. Aspirin intake after Viral fever cause rash(Reye's Syndrome). Influenza with rash is rare.
The treatment involves bed rest, Paracetamol, decongestants, antihistamines, hot liquids. It will get better over time. If the fever continues you need course antibiotics. A avoid pencillins.
Regards,
Dr. Jagdish
The differential diagnosis is broad. It could be from Mononucleosis. Aspirin intake after Viral fever cause rash(Reye's Syndrome). Influenza with rash is rare.
The treatment involves bed rest, Paracetamol, decongestants, antihistamines, hot liquids. It will get better over time. If the fever continues you need course antibiotics. A avoid pencillins.
Regards,
Dr. Jagdish
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