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Painful Rash With Swelling In The Arm After Getting A TB Test Done. Reddish Blotches On The Cheeks. Need To Go To The Doctor?
I had a TB test last Tuesday and Friday got it tested. There was a red painful rash a few inches from injection and my arm was swollen. The doctor prescribed keflex and I've taken it twice a day Friday, Saturday and today. The rash and swelling is still present and I have soreness in my neck and red blotches on my cheeks.
Should I return to the doctor or just keep taking the prescription?
Thanks
Should I return to the doctor or just keep taking the prescription?
Thanks
Fri, 12 Apr 2013
Hello,
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What you could be having might be Tuberculin injection side effect. Rarely some will have rash, myalgia, fever, sore throat etc. Injection site red painful rash might suggest a highly positive mantoux test but you mentioned the rash being few inches away from injection site which is unlikely.
Continue the antibiotic prescribed by doctor. You should be fine in one or two days.
Hope this helped
Take care
Welcome to healthcare magic
What you could be having might be Tuberculin injection side effect. Rarely some will have rash, myalgia, fever, sore throat etc. Injection site red painful rash might suggest a highly positive mantoux test but you mentioned the rash being few inches away from injection site which is unlikely.
Continue the antibiotic prescribed by doctor. You should be fine in one or two days.
Hope this helped
Take care
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