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What causes body shivers and rashes on the hands and legs?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Recently, I had acute pancreatitis, which resulted in gallbladder surgery. Two weeks post operation; I noticed tiny black dots appearing on my body. Now it has spread, some are raised and some are flat.

Should I be concerned?

What are they?

I have attached a picture of my stomach area. Currently, I am taking Ondansetron, Hydrocodone, Singulair, and Dulera.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gaurang Gupta is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University in 2009. He then did his DDVL from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2013. He treats all kinds of skin disorders.

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Hello,

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Your photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are a bit blurred and these are tiny small papules. Are they itchy? There are two to three possibilities. I will mention it one by one.

  1. First is drug reaction - As you had undergone surgery, you must be taking many antibiotics and others. There could be drug reaction. Is there any mouth ulcer? Do you have burning sensation in urine? Are there any rashes?
  2. Mosquito or insect bite reactions - Sometimes, it happens due to bite reaction. Itching is the main feature. It would remain over body for a week and will disappear away slowly.
  3. Chemical reaction - Could be due to antiseptic chemical applied during operation. Itching and redness would be the main feature, but its possibilities are less.

It seems that chance of drug reaction is more than the other. You have to discuss with your doctors and rule out it. You can change the medicine after consulting with your doctor.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 3, 2016
Reviewed At October 14, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gaurang Gupta is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University in 2009. He then did his DDVL from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2013. He treats all kinds of skin disorders.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gaurang Gupta is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University in 2009. He then did his DDVL from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2013. He treats all kinds of skin disorders.

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