HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Rashes On Chest With Stiffness In Neck?

I have some sort of rash on my chest - looks and feels like poison ivy but I wasn t anywhere near the plant (I m highly allergic so I know it well). I m thinking it may be some sort of hives but I also have a stiff neck....could these be related and should I be concerned?
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi, thanks for using healthcaremagic

There may not be a link between the two symptoms.

If the rash is itchy, then it may be an allergic reaction to something that came into contact with that area. This may be clothing, cream, soaps etc.
Fungal rashes are also usually itchy but not usually widespread.

Rashes can occur along with viral infections such as the cough/cold.

Neck pain can very rarely be related to meningitis which is infection involving the nervous system. This can be associated with a rash but again this is usually a generalized rash.

If the symptoms persist you may need to see your doctor for assessment.

I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
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]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Rashes On Chest With Stiffness In Neck?

Hi, thanks for using healthcaremagic There may not be a link between the two symptoms. If the rash is itchy, then it may be an allergic reaction to something that came into contact with that area. This may be clothing, cream, soaps etc. Fungal rashes are also usually itchy but not usually widespread. Rashes can occur along with viral infections such as the cough/cold. Neck pain can very rarely be related to meningitis which is infection involving the nervous system. This can be associated with a rash but again this is usually a generalized rash. If the symptoms persist you may need to see your doctor for assessment. I hope this helps