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What Causes Prolonged Fever And Red Oval Rashes On Body?

I have had temperature for ten days -achy - went to doctor who did blood work - all came back negative - dr said could be flu and might last for three weeks - then red oval rash appeared on various places - went to patient first and dr there said might be lymes so gave me antibiotic for lymes - regular dr sais she didn t think it was Lyme but take the meds - neck hurts muscles hurt hard to sleep - any ideas?
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have prolonged fever and red oval rashes on body which is due to upper respiratory tract infection. It happens due to allergic reaction to some allergen such as hay, mist and dust. Need not to worry. You should take paracetamol along with this get tepid sponging done to lower down fever. Take plenty of liquids to rehydrate yourself. Apply aloe vera gel on rashes of body. Visit allergy specialist once and get it examined. Go for blood test and x-ray chest to check level of infection and start treatment accordingly.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Prolonged Fever And Red Oval Rashes On Body?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have prolonged fever and red oval rashes on body which is due to upper respiratory tract infection. It happens due to allergic reaction to some allergen such as hay, mist and dust. Need not to worry. You should take paracetamol along with this get tepid sponging done to lower down fever. Take plenty of liquids to rehydrate yourself. Apply aloe vera gel on rashes of body. Visit allergy specialist once and get it examined. Go for blood test and x-ray chest to check level of infection and start treatment accordingly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari