What does a rash and headache mean?

What does a rash and headache mean?

If you have a headache with a rash, it could be a very serious infection called meningococcal meningitis. Most people recover from this infection, but without proper treatment, it can lead to permanent disability and even death in just a few hours.

Why am I tired and have a rash?

Rashes can be caused by a number of different conditions, from an infection to a reaction to a plant like poison ivy or a medicine that you are taking. Lyme disease can make you feel tired and give you a rash that may even look like a bullseye.

What does encephalitis rash look like?

A petechial rash looks like pin-prick red or purple spots on the skin, and can resemble flea bites. A purpuric rash looks more like bruising, showing up as reddish-purple areas on the skin.

What does a meningitis rash feel like?

The rash can appear anywhere on the body, and it may be easier to see on paler parts of the body, such as the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. Usually, the rash is not raised, so the skin is unlikely to feel rough or bumpy. At first, the rash may be subtle, but it can spread to larger areas of skin.

What causes fever with rashes and fatigue?

Persistent dry cough

  • Chest discomfort
  • Shortness of breath,especially with activity
  • Wheezing
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Eye pain,inflammation,blurring,and light sensitivity
  • Joint and bone pain
  • Night sweats
  • Rashes
  • What causes a rash and headache?

    has a stiff neck

  • has a rash that does not fade when you press a glass against it ( use the “glass test” from Meningitis Now)
  • is bothered by light
  • has a fit (febrile seizure) for the first time (they cannot stop shaking)
  • has unusually cold hands and feet
  • has blue,pale or blotchy skin,lips or tongue
  • What are common causes of headache and fatigue?

    being around smoke

  • certain smells
  • bright light,such as sunlight,or flashing lights
  • foods,such as aged cheeses,avocados,bananas,chocolate,peas,pork,sour cream,nuts,peanut butter,or yogurt
  • alcohol
  • changes in estrogen levels for women
  • What are common causes of sore throat and rash?

    Fifth disease. Fifth disease is a viral infection that commonly affects children between the ages of 5 and 15.

  • Mononucleosis.
  • Strep throat and scarlet fever.
  • Hand,foot,and mouth disease.
  • Measles.
  • Adult-onset Still’s disease.
  • West Nile virus infection.
  • SARS.
  • Polio.