What Do Red Patches On The Abdominal Area Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 26 Apr 2017

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Question : Hi I have got these small red patches all over my tummy from more than a month now.. which are lighter in the morning and become more visible as the day ends.. there is no irritation or itching as such.. I am on medication for diabetes and Hypertension and take Istamet 50/1000, Eritel 40 and Ecosprin.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I have seen the picture.

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
I have seen the picture.
Since there is no irritation or itching, it may be small petechial bleeding spots due to Ecosprin.
Stop Ecosprin for a week and see whether they go away.

If they don't, consult your doctor to rule out a reaction to Istamet or Erytel.
Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (45 minutes later)

Hi Could it be an allergy? Since I am taking Istamet/Eritel and Ecosprin for more than 2 years now and never faced this problem? Can I take some antibiotic?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it could be an allergy too--but it is likely to itch

Detailed Answer:
Yes it could be an allergy too--but it is likely to itch which you do not have.
Since you have been taking Istamet and Eritel for two years, let us first try to stop ecosprin for a few days.
If it does not improve, we will think of other causes--Regards

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