Question 1

fever, sore neck and red spots on back and tummy. can is be measels?

Accepted Answer

This could be any: number of infections, either viral or bacterial. You need to be seen by your doctor or go to the ER if it's after hours, to be properly diagnosed and treated.

Question 2

been having sore to touch spots on middle back of my head and back upper part of my head. what can it be or why is it happening/?

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Scalp Folliculitis: Folliculitis is the name given to inflammation of hair follicles that can be caused by several factors. Folliculitis is a focal inflammation of the hair follicles. It looks like acne with little rings of inflammation surrounding the opening of a hair follicle. The result of folliculitis is a tender red spot, sometimes with a surface pustule. Staph is the most common bacteria causing this.

Question 3

i have no tonsils but i woke up yesterday with a sore throat. today much of the same. white spots on back of throat when i checked with a flashlight..

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Acute pharyngitis: You have a 'sore throat' or what we call acute pharyngitis. Even though you don't have tonsils, you can still get 'Strep' as well as any other number of infections (viruses mostly). I would recommend going to a doctor to get a throat culture-then, you can get the best treatment once the cause is identified. Tonsils are actually part of the immune system, but sometimes they are removed-ask doc if Q

Question 4

small little white spots on back of throat/on uvula/top of mouth/on qvar a year/nortriptyline 10mg a month. tongue sore like eat sour candy. ?

Accepted Answer

See someone: Qvar is a steroid, can affect immune function.  Consider candida or bacterial infection.

Question 5

mild sore throat w ear ache for a few days. now, i have white spots on tonsils and orange spots on back of throat. no fever. some sinus drainage?

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Sounds like a sinus : Problem. May not require antibiotics as usually don't give early unless meet specific criteria but there are comfort measures doc can provide for you. Feel better!

Question 6

no sore throat just neck ache. runny nose. tiny white spots on back of uvula. one on tip of tongue went away with salt water. looks like herpangina?

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Please stop: Please stop trying to diagnose yourself.  If you have Herpangina you would probably also have an acute fever.  You can't see the back of your Uvula without putting a mirror behind it.  Your symptoms suggest an infection, so go see your Family Physician.  Let him/her do the diagnosis and treatment plan.  You'll be glad you did.

Question 7

would a brain tumor case sore, tender to touch spots on back of head? tension headache? occipital muscles both aides but mostly right side in one spot. headache comes and goes every month or so.

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't : Brain tumors have other symptoms than what you described, it sounds superficial on your scalp/scalp muscles, painkillers as NSAIDS unless contraindicated, may help, till you get seen by a dictor, wish you wellness

Question 8

light pink spots on back what is this?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, I can't : Diagnose with info available. Encourage you to see your dermatologist if it is not resolving.

Question 9

how to get rid of sun spots on back?

Accepted Answer

Sun spots: Stay out of sun. Show to your dermatologists to see what they are and follow advice.

Question 10

what causes purple rash like spots on back?

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More info needed: Need more information to accurately answer your question.

How long do the spots last?
How do they start?
How do they change with time?
How large are they?
How many?
Exact color? Bruise?
Do they go away completely.
Photos would help.

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Fever, sore neck and red spots on back and tummy. can is be measels?

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Been having sore to touch spots on middle back of my head and back upper part of my head. what can it be or why is it happening/?

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I have no tonsils but i woke up yesterday with a sore throat. today much of the same. white spots on back of throat when i checked with a flashlight..

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Small little white spots on back of throat/on uvula/top of mouth/on qvar a year/nortriptyline 10mg a month. tongue sore like eat sour candy. ?

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Mild sore throat w ear ache for a few days. now, i have white spots on tonsils and orange spots on back of throat. no fever. some sinus drainage?

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No sore throat just neck ache. runny nose. tiny white spots on back of uvula. one on tip of tongue went away with salt water. looks like herpangina?

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Would a brain tumor case sore, tender to touch spots on back of head? tension headache? occipital muscles both aides but mostly right side in one spot. headache comes and goes every month or so.

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Light pink spots on back what is this?

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How to get rid of sun spots on back?

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What causes purple rash like spots on back?

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