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What Causes Slightly Swollen Feet And Rashes On Ankles, Thighs And Buttocks?
Question: Diagnosis / recommendations
Slightly Swollen Feet and rash on ankles thighs, buttocks
Some mild joint stiffness Mild swelling hands
No itching, Have been in woods potential for bug, spider
Slightly Swollen Feet and rash on ankles thighs, buttocks
Some mild joint stiffness Mild swelling hands
No itching, Have been in woods potential for bug, spider
Brief Answer:
rocky mountain spotted fever
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
From your description and photos of the rash I am concerned that you have encountered a tick and have gotten Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. It can cause a similar rash and joint pains and you do not always have a fever. I suggest that you see your doctor today or go to an urgent care for an evaluation and prescription for antibiotics. Rocky Mountain Spotted fever is usually treated with Doxycycline though there are other alternatives if you are allergic to that medication. Rocky Mountain Spotted fever is common in North XXXXXXX Lyme disease is also possible but much less common than Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Please see a doctor right away.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
rocky mountain spotted fever
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
From your description and photos of the rash I am concerned that you have encountered a tick and have gotten Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. It can cause a similar rash and joint pains and you do not always have a fever. I suggest that you see your doctor today or go to an urgent care for an evaluation and prescription for antibiotics. Rocky Mountain Spotted fever is usually treated with Doxycycline though there are other alternatives if you are allergic to that medication. Rocky Mountain Spotted fever is common in North XXXXXXX Lyme disease is also possible but much less common than Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Please see a doctor right away.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you DR. XXXXXXX
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She's the bird watching culprit that has me in the woods
Will go to urgent care today in XXXXXXX
I believe my friend XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Knows you from near Mebane
She's the bird watching culprit that has me in the woods
Will go to urgent care today in XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Glad you are going to urgent care
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Glad you are going to urgent care. Hi to XXXXXXX
Take care,
Dr. Robinson
Glad you are going to urgent care
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Glad you are going to urgent care. Hi to XXXXXXX
Take care,
Dr. Robinson
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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