Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Fever,vomit And Soreness In Scrotum During Strep?
My 9yrold son was treated for strep throat/scarlet fever yesterday morning. He had been fevering, vomiting,sore throat, rash and headache since Saturday. He s taken 4 doses of amoxicillan now. His fever stayed down so far today, but his rash is everywhere now and itching. He has started complaining that his scrotum is sore to the touch and when he urinates (and the area is very red and inflamed with rash). So, his doctors and pharmacists are trying to conclude if it could be related to the strep or if he may be having a reaction to the meds and needs to change to something else. Any insight on the matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
posted on
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
Answered on
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
Last reviewed on
Hello,
Scrotal pain and tenderness may be due drug allergy, mumps, torsion or viral fever with generalized weakness. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Use anti-pyretics, use salt water gargling thrice a day for five days.
If symptoms do not improve, please get an ultrasound of the abdomen and scrotum throat swab culture done. Then consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
Scrotal pain and tenderness may be due drug allergy, mumps, torsion or viral fever with generalized weakness. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Use anti-pyretics, use salt water gargling thrice a day for five days.
If symptoms do not improve, please get an ultrasound of the abdomen and scrotum throat swab culture done. Then consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Skin rash
Loading Online Doctors....