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What Do Rashes On Body While Suffering From Jaundice Indicate?
Hi, my 21 yr old son has became ill suddenly (Sunday and today is Saturday) and he is usually quite healthy. He has jaundice, dark urine, nausea, latest blood results bilirubin 125, alt 417. ast 250. alakline phosphate 324, lympocytes 3.9, monocytes 0.0, neutrophils 1.7, mch 27.2, hemoglobin 134. He has just today developed a rash all over. We have not been able to speak with our regular doctor, and are of course concerned. Any suggestions, should we take him back to ER
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Hello,
The rash is common in jaundice. It is caused due to bile products being deposited in the skin.
I suggest using antihistamines for the rash such as Cetirizine daily.
I also recommend going to the emergency room for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The rash is common in jaundice. It is caused due to bile products being deposited in the skin.
I suggest using antihistamines for the rash such as Cetirizine daily.
I also recommend going to the emergency room for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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