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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Injury To Right Side Of Body Due To Swimming Stroke, Rashes In The Same Place. On Medication For BP And Statins, Aspirin, Paracetamol For Pain. Concerning?



I injured my right side a few days ago , I think I may have done it with the breastroke swimming turn, but I now have a rash in the same place as the pain, I am having difficulty lying down and sleeping, I am taking paracetamol for the pain, but because I am on prescribed medication for blood pressure and statins, plus dispersible asprin I am a little wary of taking the paracetamol, it does take the edge of the pain, but I am wondering if this is something more serious r
Fri, 30 Aug 2013
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Hi, it appears to be the injury to the skin and subdermal tissues. As it is not treated immediately, an infection has started and spreading. So i advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
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Injury To Right Side Of Body Due To Swimming Stroke, Rashes In The Same Place. On Medication For BP And Statins, Aspirin, Paracetamol For Pain. Concerning?

Hi, it appears to be the injury to the skin and subdermal tissues. As it is not treated immediately, an infection has started and spreading. So i advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.