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What Causes Red Bumps All Over The Body?

Hi Doc, i have a flu like symptoms right now, my throat hurts when i swallow and there's a lot of these zits -looking bumpbs in my head right now. My scalp feels so sensitive right now because of them. I also have some of these red bumps in my body including my feet. What could this be?
Wed, 21 Aug 2019
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Hello,

Flue like symptoms with throat pain & bumps all over in the body & foot commonly is indicative of impetigo, chickenpox, contact dermatitis associated with pharyngitis.

You are suggested to visit a GP, get physically examined. This type of skin infections are highly contagious, take care of your hygiene & avoid sharing clothes, bedding or toiletries.

Diagnosis is made by clinical examination & blood tests. Your treatment will depend upon the severity of infection detected. You may need antibiotics & antivirals.

Gargle with warm saline water or Hexidine mouth wash three times a day. Take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) for relieve. Take semi-solid food(porridge/oats) or liquid diet.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Red Bumps All Over The Body?

Hello, Flue like symptoms with throat pain & bumps all over in the body & foot commonly is indicative of impetigo, chickenpox, contact dermatitis associated with pharyngitis. You are suggested to visit a GP, get physically examined. This type of skin infections are highly contagious, take care of your hygiene & avoid sharing clothes, bedding or toiletries. Diagnosis is made by clinical examination & blood tests. Your treatment will depend upon the severity of infection detected. You may need antibiotics & antivirals. Gargle with warm saline water or Hexidine mouth wash three times a day. Take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) for relieve. Take semi-solid food(porridge/oats) or liquid diet. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician