Suggest Remedies For Red Facial Blotches After Taking Clindamycin

Posted on Sun, 29 May 2016

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Sun, 29 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : I appear to have bells palsy left side following facial red blotches following bad reactions to clindamycin. Should I go to ER or wait to call my primary physician Tuesday. No fever.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (29 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description, I would advise an ER assessment to rule out the possiblity of a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack ) or CVA (Cerebrovascular accident ). The face can be examined and checked for facial nerve palsy. A neurological exam can be done to look for a possible focal neurological deficit. Blood pressure can be checked as well.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil

please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action

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