Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Have Been Itching, Blood Vessels Have Burst, Purpura Formed, Have Sneezing And Congestion. Explain?
I have been itchy at night primarily (intense) and just above my knee blood vessels have burst causing a painful bruise and purpura has formed around the site. The skin is not broken, the purpura is not raised. I have had a cold/ flu for 10 days now with sneezing and morning congestion the main complaint. I am on no other medication at present (weaned off 2+ weeks ago) just Tylenol/ibuprofen for cold/flu management. Any idea what the blood vessels/purpura is all about?
Mon, 29 Apr 2013
the medicines you must have taken for flu can cause this
like antibiotics paracetamol and aspirin disprin even brufen can cause this
stop brufen and tylenol which is acetaminophen
you can satrt with only anti allergics like allegra q120 mg bd
apply calamine lotion and diprovate ointment in affected area 2 - 3 times in a day
'take plenty of water
for pain you can take diclo without paracetamol and also for fever sos
like antibiotics paracetamol and aspirin disprin even brufen can cause this
stop brufen and tylenol which is acetaminophen
you can satrt with only anti allergics like allegra q120 mg bd
apply calamine lotion and diprovate ointment in affected area 2 - 3 times in a day
'take plenty of water
for pain you can take diclo without paracetamol and also for fever sos
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Analgesic
Loading Online Doctors....