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What Causes Red Spots On The Torso, Headache And Upset Stomach?

I have red sploches (this is not a rash) appearing on the back of my hands and I ve had a headache for a week. No fever but my stomach has been a little quizzy. Could any of this be due to diet or consuming too few calories? I had weight loss surgery in March. I average about 400 calories a day on a high protein diet.
Tue, 20 Aug 2019
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Hello,

Since you had a weight loss surgery, you should take care of your diet. Take nutritious healthy diet. Deficiency of vitamin B6 (veggies, whole grain cereals, poultry, chicken, turkey, brown rice) causes red itchy rash(seborrheic dermatitis).

Take food rich in vitamin B6 & folic acid. You can also take supplements. If you are sexually active, get physically examined by a GP.

He may suggest you get STD tests done to rule out shingles, dermatitis, psoriasis. If the report is positive you may need antibiotics & antivirals.

In the meantime, you can take antifungals, antihistamines for relieving & apply hydrocortisone cream locally.

After a shower, dry your skin & apply calamine lotion or a medicated moisturizer, do not leave it dry.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Red Spots On The Torso, Headache And Upset Stomach?

Hello, Since you had a weight loss surgery, you should take care of your diet. Take nutritious healthy diet. Deficiency of vitamin B6 (veggies, whole grain cereals, poultry, chicken, turkey, brown rice) causes red itchy rash(seborrheic dermatitis). Take food rich in vitamin B6 & folic acid. You can also take supplements. If you are sexually active, get physically examined by a GP. He may suggest you get STD tests done to rule out shingles, dermatitis, psoriasis. If the report is positive you may need antibiotics & antivirals. In the meantime, you can take antifungals, antihistamines for relieving & apply hydrocortisone cream locally. After a shower, dry your skin & apply calamine lotion or a medicated moisturizer, do not leave it dry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician