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What Causes Rashes Over Injection Site With Mild Fever After A Tetanus Shot?
Question: good evening doctor I am XXXX aged 32 years old had taken tetanus injection yesterday at 8 p.m. now I can see rashes allover the injection sites along with mild temperature. there is a little bit warm in the injection site I also felt muscle weakness and tiredness today morning. my stomach was also a little upset in the morning which still continuous should I take any miracle support for the same or its the usual symptoms
Brief Answer:
Dont worry; follow as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
Rash over injection site, mild fever, warmth and tenderness over injection site, muscle ache etc might happen after intramuscular injection of tetanus. This is not very uncommon, and you need not worry. Medicines like paracetamol will be helpful and it will be alright by 1-2 days.
The stomach upset might be unrelated to the injection as gastrointestinal problems are rare after this injection. However, diet modification in the form of soft healthy diet should be helpful. If still not controlled, antibiotics like ofloxacin-ornidazole and ORS solution might be taken.
Also look for symptoms like whole body itching or swelling, respiratory trouble, dizziness etc. If these occur, you should rush to ER.
Otherwise, there is not much to worry about.
Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards
Dont worry; follow as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
Rash over injection site, mild fever, warmth and tenderness over injection site, muscle ache etc might happen after intramuscular injection of tetanus. This is not very uncommon, and you need not worry. Medicines like paracetamol will be helpful and it will be alright by 1-2 days.
The stomach upset might be unrelated to the injection as gastrointestinal problems are rare after this injection. However, diet modification in the form of soft healthy diet should be helpful. If still not controlled, antibiotics like ofloxacin-ornidazole and ORS solution might be taken.
Also look for symptoms like whole body itching or swelling, respiratory trouble, dizziness etc. If these occur, you should rush to ER.
Otherwise, there is not much to worry about.
Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards
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