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What Causes Idiopathic Urticaria All Over Body?
Question: Hello,
I have been getting small rashes over various parts of my body. The rashes are localized to my inner thighs on both sides, right and left inner forearms, and flanks. The rashes do not appear in multiple places at once, however, they appear in one place and stay for approximately 30 minutes and will then disappear without a trace. Then they will return a few hours later at another location. The rashes are small red bumpy areas that look hive like and resemble pseudopods in some places. The rashes are responsive to benadryl, however I will like to know the cause. I also have been getting multiple bruises of unknown origin on my body and moderate to severe right upper quadrant pain in the abdomen. My liver function tests were normal and so was most of my complete blood count, except my white blood cells were 3.5 on a reference range scale of 3.8-8.0. My ABSOLUTE neutrophils were approximately 80 points below normal. All other tests were normal and my neutrophil percentage range was normal as well. I am concerned if this could be primary HIV infection. I have a very bad phobia and anxiety about contracting this disease. I know that usually with primary infection one would have more symptoms than I do however I am still fearful. What could my symptoms mean? Please help me.
I have been getting small rashes over various parts of my body. The rashes are localized to my inner thighs on both sides, right and left inner forearms, and flanks. The rashes do not appear in multiple places at once, however, they appear in one place and stay for approximately 30 minutes and will then disappear without a trace. Then they will return a few hours later at another location. The rashes are small red bumpy areas that look hive like and resemble pseudopods in some places. The rashes are responsive to benadryl, however I will like to know the cause. I also have been getting multiple bruises of unknown origin on my body and moderate to severe right upper quadrant pain in the abdomen. My liver function tests were normal and so was most of my complete blood count, except my white blood cells were 3.5 on a reference range scale of 3.8-8.0. My ABSOLUTE neutrophils were approximately 80 points below normal. All other tests were normal and my neutrophil percentage range was normal as well. I am concerned if this could be primary HIV infection. I have a very bad phobia and anxiety about contracting this disease. I know that usually with primary infection one would have more symptoms than I do however I am still fearful. What could my symptoms mean? Please help me.
Brief Answer:
urticaria
Detailed Answer:
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Thank you for downloading the picture. You have classic idiopathic urticaria or hives. You have an allergy to something but frequently we can't find the offending agent. To help stop your symptoms I recommend using Claritin. If that does not work you should be seen by your medical provider and have other options for treatment including possible steroids.
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urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care questions
Thank you for downloading the picture. You have classic idiopathic urticaria or hives. You have an allergy to something but frequently we can't find the offending agent. To help stop your symptoms I recommend using Claritin. If that does not work you should be seen by your medical provider and have other options for treatment including possible steroids.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care questions and concerns
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Why would my absolute neutrophils be low but neutrophil percentage normal along with the hives? Does this rash not look and sound like primary HIV rash?
Brief Answer:
Idopathic urticaria
Detailed Answer:
The low count is due to the allergic reactions you are having. The eosinophil count will elevate and lower the absolute neutrophil count down. This is to be expected with idiopathic urticaria. This is in no way a HIV rash. I recommend that you should follow up with your medical provider and possibly referral to an allergist.
This is absolutely idiopathic urticaria.
Idopathic urticaria
Detailed Answer:
The low count is due to the allergic reactions you are having. The eosinophil count will elevate and lower the absolute neutrophil count down. This is to be expected with idiopathic urticaria. This is in no way a HIV rash. I recommend that you should follow up with your medical provider and possibly referral to an allergist.
This is absolutely idiopathic urticaria.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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