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Are Rashes On The Back Of The Hand And Neck Suggestive Of Lupus?
yes, I had Gastric Bypass. my son just had stomach flu and I have fibromyalgia I have been feeling sick to my stomach and I also have rashes near two or my incision areas they have closed but the rashes bother me. I also have a rash on the back of my neck and my hand. I worry about Lupus. Should I go to my Surgeon or my Reumotalogist
Thu, 8 Jun 2017
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Going to a rheumatologist may be the better option if the rash does not resolve.
It is important to remember that rashes can occur with viral illnesses such as the ' stomach flu.' This is called viral exanthem. The rash normally resolves along with or soon after the other symptoms.
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Dr. Michelle Gibson James
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Going to a rheumatologist may be the better option if the rash does not resolve.
It is important to remember that rashes can occur with viral illnesses such as the ' stomach flu.' This is called viral exanthem. The rash normally resolves along with or soon after the other symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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