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What Causes Symptoms Of Flu, Fever And Itchy Rashes On Torso And Neck?
My son has uri/flu symptoms w/ fever x 7-10 d. Age 13. Now has intermittent rash--raised. Starts on extremities. Moves to torso, neck. Very itchy. Home meds: diphenhydr., hydrocortisone, also some daytime cold meds w acetaminophen, and advil or asa.
Thu, 7 Apr 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of symptoms of flu, fever and itchy rashes on torso and neck which is because of upper respiratory tract infection leading to common cold, which can be caused by bacterial or viral infection. Poor immunity of body is responsible for your condition. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Doctor may order test like viral culture test , throat swab test and blood test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out causes. Doctor may prescribe antibacterial amoxicillin or anti viral acyclovir depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants. you should take proper rest and drink plenty of fluids. You should take muscle relaxants as well. Apply cold compresses on rashes and avoid touching them. You should take steam inhalation along with vaporizers. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food. You should do warm saline gargles and drink one spoon of honey mix with glass of lukewarm water.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of symptoms of flu, fever and itchy rashes on torso and neck which is because of upper respiratory tract infection leading to common cold, which can be caused by bacterial or viral infection. Poor immunity of body is responsible for your condition. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Doctor may order test like viral culture test , throat swab test and blood test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out causes. Doctor may prescribe antibacterial amoxicillin or anti viral acyclovir depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants. you should take proper rest and drink plenty of fluids. You should take muscle relaxants as well. Apply cold compresses on rashes and avoid touching them. You should take steam inhalation along with vaporizers. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food. You should do warm saline gargles and drink one spoon of honey mix with glass of lukewarm water.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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I really appreciate your concern, if this is the allergic condition and already on antihistamien and steroid then no need to worry about this because soon the condition would comes to normal one no need to give any other medicines hope this information helps
Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, if this is the allergic condition and already on antihistamien and steroid then no need to worry about this because soon the condition would comes to normal one no need to give any other medicines hope this information helps
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