Question 1

i hear rashes can be a symptom of covid. should i be worried if i develop a rash out of nowhere?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: About 20% of people with COVID 19 have a rash. COVID 19 have been reported to occur in healthy young  people who are COVID positive but otherwise don't really seem to be having too much in the way of symptoms. Look for other symptoms.   Symptoms of COVID 19 infection may include (but aren’t limited to) dry cough, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, fever, headache, sore throat, feeling tired,

Question 2

i hear a rash from covid looks similar to dengue fever. will medicines to treat dengue fever work for covid?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no medicines to treat dengue fever other than supportive care. The same is true for mild cases of COVID

Question 3

my baby 4 month old back of the hear he had rash like its pink color what can we do for that?

Accepted Answer

Salmon patch: It is very likely your baby was born with these red spots.  If so, spots will gradually fade by its own.

Question 4

chickenpox, i keep hearing from people that taking showers can make the rash spread faster. does this statement have any medical grounds whatsoever?

Accepted Answer

Varicella: None. The rash will do its own thing regardless of whether you shower or not.

Question 5

baby is 1month old, have a red rash or reaction(reddish pimples) at back of her neck going down and also on her cheecks and her hear. it gets worse when she sleeps on one side when she wakes up the side is alot more red. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Hard to guess: Baby acne usually starts in the first month or so, and goes away on its own (it doesn't bother the baby). While the baby acne fades, he may start getting cradle cap (oily, flaky rash with redness underneath) on the scalp and face (called seborrhea on the face). Baby eczema (cracked, rough, or oozing skin) can start around this time, too. Doctor can check for cradle cap, seborrhea, eczema, etc...

Question 6

i have been diagnosed with vasculitis by my dr. he prescribed nivaquin once a day and the rash on my legs disappeared for about a year but it flared up again. is nivaquin safe to use on the long term as i see it causes hearing loss.

Accepted Answer

Nivaquin: This antimalarial medication also has anti-inflammatory effects and is used to treat autoimmune diseases. Patients take it for months or years. In addition to hearing problem it can cause eye problems and regular visual examinations are recommended when taking it long-term. Many other side effects are listed  but I'm not sure how common all these side effects are. A rheumatologist has more experie

Question 7

how can hearing be damaged?

Accepted Answer

Noise: Although some lose hearing from inherited problems or local disease, the most common cause of hearing lose in younger people is exposure to noise.  People at especial risk are rock musicians, foundry workers, riveters, and servicemen on flight decks of aircraft carriers.  Older folks can get loss from what is called presbyacusis, the loss of hearing of the elderly.

Question 8

what can i expect at my ssdi hearing?

Accepted Answer

SSDI: A judge or a administrator will review the facts and may have a medical expert that he gets advice from.

Question 9

is there a way to improve your hearing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hearing aids will make sounds louder. If you are deaf, cochlear implants will give you sound and speech detection and understanding. If your hearing loss is due to fluid behind the ear drums, evacuation of the fluid will help y our hearing. If it is becaue of wax, removal of the wax will improve your hearing.

Question 10

i'm seeing and hearing things that aren't there. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation.: Please see your physician. He or she can evaluate to determine if this appears to be due to a medical and/ or psychological cause & can recommend further specialist consultation. Take care.

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A member asked:

I hear rashes can be a symptom of covid. should i be worried if i develop a rash out of nowhere?

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I hear a rash from covid looks similar to dengue fever. will medicines to treat dengue fever work for covid?

A member asked:

My baby 4 month old back of the hear he had rash like its pink color what can we do for that?

A member asked:

Chickenpox, i keep hearing from people that taking showers can make the rash spread faster. does this statement have any medical grounds whatsoever?

A member asked:

Baby is 1month old, have a red rash or reaction(reddish pimples) at back of her neck going down and also on her cheecks and her hear. it gets worse when she sleeps on one side when she wakes up the side is alot more red. what can it be?

A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with vasculitis by my dr. he prescribed nivaquin once a day and the rash on my legs disappeared for about a year but it flared up again. is nivaquin safe to use on the long term as i see it causes hearing loss.

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How can hearing be damaged?

A member asked:

What can i expect at my ssdi hearing?

A member asked:

Is there a way to improve your hearing?

A member asked:

I'm seeing and hearing things that aren't there. what should i do?

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