as soon as he takes corticosteroids he gets better but it is followed by high temperature . rashes always come along with terrible itch. his blood sample shows no infection . he is 55 years of age and have had a bypass surgery two years ago.\neven internalists have not been able to make a certain diagnosis. some say it might be a cancer but not mentioned what kind of cancer it can be.is there any medical website available to pose my problem with? it is also possible to send all his laboratort tests have been carried out on line.
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You should have your father see a dermatologist. When dealing with problems like this, there really aren't any substitutes for a good history and physical examination. \n\nBe careful of trying to read websites and making your own diagnosis. It's easy to miss very serious conditions, and many treatments can only be performed by a physician. The best advice for your father is to consult with an experienced dermatologist.
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if he has a bad case take him to the doctor/ they usually prescribe prednisone/ calamine or caladryl works well to stop itching temporarily/ if he takes a shower have him take a cool one/ as warm water opens the pores and can cause more spreading. ice packs help with itching also/ there is no real cure for poison ivy or oak
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You didn't say how old she is.  Children can get viral syndromes which cause a red rash.  Roseola is one they get, in which they may have a fever and be a little ill, then often the fever drops, and they break out in a red rash.  It is contagious to them, but relatively harmless, nothing special to do for it.  Of course measles causes a red rash.  They will be sick for a few days before they break out.  We don't see it much, with the vaccine being given to most.  They will get pretty sick with measles.  You just keep their skin clean so they don't get secondary infection, and give them a liquid diet, something they can hold down.  If they get worse, they need to see a doctor, as they could have secondary pneumonia, or even measles encephalitis, which is a rare complication.  I suppose you might know what hives looks like.  Hives is big splotches of elevated reddish "wheals", that usually itch.  It is usually an allergic reaction to something, and we usually can't tell what.  We just treat it with benadryl and steroids and it gets better.  These are the most common things.  Of course you can get a rash with an allergic reaction to something, such as to an antibiotic.  There are more rare types of skin outbreak, like Stevens-Johnson syndrome.  If the skin starts breaking down and looking really "angry", it could be that.  They usually get that as an allergic reaction to some drug, and it requires high dose steroids to combat.  Hope this helps.  It probably is just a mild virus like Roseola, and will go away on its own. If it is bad or gets worse, have her seen in ER.
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I would recommend seeing a Doctor.  Using just any old cure recommended by people online could be a bit dangerous since you don't know what is causing the rash.
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Give the doctors permission to do this biopsy. A proper diagnosis  and therefore proper treatment can't be prescribed until a biopsy is performed. You must all be very worried about his condition, but try not to show it because that won't be helpful to him.\nHope you have good news soon.
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I definitely think you should get it checked, if nothing else, to put your mind at rest. I, too, doubt it would be cancer, but I must strongly disagree that "you would know if you had skin cancer". That's simply not true, and it's the reason why so many people aren't diagnosed until it's too late.\n\nDo you exercise much, or has the weather changed lately? It could be a bit of prickly heat. I get it from time to time and your description sounds similar to what I experience. If it's prickly heat, in an adult it's usually nothing to worry about and will go away - though the thing that makes me doubt this diagnosis is that it doesn't bother you at all. Prickly heat is often quite irritating, but then, everyone's different.\n\nI really think you need to see your doctor on this one, just to be safe. Not everything that hurts is dangerous - but not everything that's painless is harmless.
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My friend's son is a quad r/t a car accident. He has a low blood pressure all the time but I never heard of him complain of any head itching. He had a lot of bladder problems, like frequent infections, then they clipped the urinary spincter so he can wear a condom catheter at all times, instead of an indwelling urinary catheter. Urine constantly leaks into the condom cath.  He still has infections but not as many. The problem with them doing this is that if he ever was able to have a sex life, which he still has the desire to do, then it is a problem with urine constantly leaking out. He was only 16 when this accident happened, now he's 25, and he had never experienced sex.  He can't even cough and remove secretions on his own whenever he gets a cold .Really it's so sad & he amazes me with his positive attitude. He is able to do a little with his hands and move his arms, but not able to perform fine motor movements. He can use a special fork to feed himself, and can use a device placed on his hand to type on the computer. He dials the phone with his tongue and answers it the same way, with a special device on the phone that helps him hook it on his hand. He went to college and got a degree in computer programming a couple of years ago but hasn't been able to get employment yet. Another thing I hear him complain about is muscle spasms for which he takes medications These can occur if he changes position, exposed to temperature changes & sometimes for no reason. He takes medication for that and something to prevent bladder/kidney infections. That's all the meds that I know of that he takes. I hope this info helps. These are things I saw first hand and things he talked to me about.
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The gowth rate is concerning. I'm taking for granted he has had either a needle or open biopsy of the nodule. If not he should have one to determine what exactly it is you are dealing with. Speed is of the essence here! Has he had any other exams, such as CT or MRI of the abdomen and pelvis or brain? Once the biopsy is returned those exams may be ordered, don't be suprised if they are! If he has had the biopsy, and it is malignant, ask what options there are for treatment, chemo and radiation or just chemo or just radiation, and if there is metastasis to any other areas?
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It could be an effect of the anesthesia or pain medications that you were given.  If this continues or if you develop a fever or any other strange symptoms like a rash or bruising, please see a doctor immediately!
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Give Him ARNICA 200 and NAT SULPH 200 three drops each in a sip of water for seven days just one dose a day.\nThese will not interfere with his regular medicines on the other hand they might improve their effect.\nBoth are homeopathic remedies and are side effect free.\nAfter seven days ask him what improvements does he feel :-)\nI am sure he will continue that medicine uptill he is 100% cured :-)\nTake Care and God Bless !\nFeel Free to email me if you want any more details or want to discuss it any further !
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If he is not allergic he can take Benadryl to help with the reaction.   Alveeno anti-itch cream seems to work better than calamine lotion.  Alveeno also has a spray gel that works great.  And their bath tratment says right on the box it is supposed to help with poison sumac.\n\nThe Benadryl and Alveeno together should get him through until you can reach the doctor.   I am very sensitive to poison ivy and reach for the benadryl right away.  Might make him sleepy though.\n\nGood luck!
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I read a lot of medical journals, simply because I enjoy it.\nIt's possible he has an enlarged thryroid, which may need treatment.  Also, and ulceration from acid reflux could cause this.  In addition, there are several other possibilites.  Best thing as always:  see a doctor.
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When you say otherwise healthy, do you mean he has no other symptoms? No cough, trouble breathing, chest pain? Does he take any meds? (Newly prescribed?) Any allergies? Any other problems (diabetes) Does he feel rested in the morning? Has there been a change in weight? \n\nThere are many causes for which night sweats are common. His doctor will be asking him these questions and many more and hopefully do a complete head-to-toe assessment with bloodwork. I would make an appointment though. It's always better to be sure.
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Actually sounds like heat rash. Keep the skin dry, and try to find a type of medicated powder such as Gold Bond Or Fissars
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Since you have been out of the country you should call your primary physician and tell them your symptoms and get their adivice.  \nIt could be some kind of rash from fever.
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Probably just a rash, especially in the heat.  I get it worse in the summer too and if it was 2 weeks ago, the stubble must me driving you nuts!  I shave it every other day to avoid the itch and use a really good cream to help with razor burn and ingrown hairs.  And its most likely not chlamydia like that first person said.  I was tested for it before and the syptoms were nothing like that.
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Good, I see you have been taking him to a Doctor, which would be my first answer.\n\nAnd a second opinion may be in order, has he seen a allergy specialist?\n\nAlso, yes, anti biotics can lose their effectiveness.  And there may be something in the environment that he is particularly sensitive too.\n\nSo book an appointment with an allergist first!! And then take necessary steps to "clean" the environment.  You can't get rid of it if you don't know what it is, which is why I suggest the Doctor FIRST.\n\nGood luck.\n\nPeace.