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Had Flu Symptoms, Rash On Arms, Red And Warm To Touch, Headache, Fatigue. Should I Meet Doctor?

I had flu symptoms start on Saturday afternoon, quite abruptly (vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, fever) The vomiting lasted for Saturday night. Sunday was just diarrhea and two more fevers. Last night I noticed a rash on my arms. Its just red, quite warm to touch and this morning is now itchy. I had a throat swab done yesterday but the rash appeared afterwards and I am still very fatigued and have a dull headache. Should I go in to get reassessed?
Mon, 27 May 2013
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Hello,
Rash could be because of viral illness it must subside in 3-4 days.
Yes you must consult your doctor as rash can be diagnosed after examination .
Did you take any medicines it could be because of that.
Take electral powder so that your are properly hydrated and electrolyte imbalance will not be there as vomiting and diarrhea cause this imbalance.
Drink lots of water.
And do not scratch your rash and you can take a antihistaminic for symptom relief if itching is there.
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Had Flu Symptoms, Rash On Arms, Red And Warm To Touch, Headache, Fatigue. Should I Meet Doctor?

Hello, Rash could be because of viral illness it must subside in 3-4 days. Yes you must consult your doctor as rash can be diagnosed after examination . Did you take any medicines it could be because of that. Take electral powder so that your are properly hydrated and electrolyte imbalance will not be there as vomiting and diarrhea cause this imbalance. Drink lots of water. And do not scratch your rash and you can take a antihistaminic for symptom relief if itching is there.