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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Red Patches On The Skon

I am 69 and had a v-p shunt inserted for adult (idiopathic) hydrocephalus two months ago. Since then I find red patches coming up on my skin, regularly. No itching, fever etc. Could this be an allergic reaction to the shunt? I am not taking any other medications at present.
posted on Thu, 2 Oct 2014
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have fever and red patches on the skin which is probably due to lowering down your immunity and making you prone for infection. I would suggest you to take anti-inflammatory drug. Apply wet cold sheets on your head to lower down body temperature. Avoid hot, spicy and sharp food substances. Apply tea tree oil on face with the help of cotton. Take diet rich in multivitamins and vitamin C. Your symptoms will resolve in 4-5 days. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit general physician once and get some routine blood investigation done. Drink plenty of water. Take hot milk rich in turmeric as it will booster immunity.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Red Patches On The Skon

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have fever and red patches on the skin which is probably due to lowering down your immunity and making you prone for infection. I would suggest you to take anti-inflammatory drug. Apply wet cold sheets on your head to lower down body temperature. Avoid hot, spicy and sharp food substances. Apply tea tree oil on face with the help of cotton. Take diet rich in multivitamins and vitamin C. Your symptoms will resolve in 4-5 days. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit general physician once and get some routine blood investigation done. Drink plenty of water. Take hot milk rich in turmeric as it will booster immunity. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari