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#15468 - 02/08/01 05:48 PM
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i have red face for a few months now. im wondering if this may be what is said to be flushing from hiv. I am ver woorid and don't know where to go from here. Can anyone help me with what flushing is?
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Don't know, I need help with this one.
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It's really difficult to diagnose something like that i never heard about it, but if it concerns you that much, go and see the doctor, could be something serious.
The only way to know if you have HIV is by taking an antibody test 3 months after last exposure, matching symptoms doesn't work, you can ask people in this board. Be strong and do what you have to do, i know it's scary, but like i said is the only way.
Good luck and God Bless you.
R.
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Doesn't sound like anything I've heard of in relation to HIV.
Have you seen your doctor? Also, read below. Hope this helps . . . (taken from Yahoo)
Skin blushing/flushing
http://health.yahoo.com/health/diseases_and_conditions/disease_feed_data/Skin_blushing_flushing
Definition
A sudden reddening of the face, neck and occasionally, upper chest.
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Alternative names
blushing; flushing; red face
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Considerations
Blushing is a normal response when embarrassed, angry, feeling guilty, or experiencing some other strong emotion.
Flushing of the face may also be associated with other conditions where flushing occurs in the absence of embarrassment, or other precipitating factors. Menopause and carcinoid are two different types of condition associated with abnormal blushing.
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Common causes
high fever
alcohol abuse or alcohol intolerance
medications such as Diabinese (for diabetics) and niacin (for lowering cholesterol - sometimes contained in high-potency vitamins)
menopause ("hot flush" - due to a drop in estrogen levels)
carcinoid
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Home care
Treatment depends on the cause.
For a normal response to embarrassment or anger, you need to do nothing. However, if the response is really troublesome, a prescribed beta-blocker may help.
For "hot flush" due to menopause, use a prescribed estrogen replacement.
For fever, reduce the temperature.
For alcoholism, try abstinence or temperance. For sensitivity to alcohol, practice abstinence.
For blush due to medication, switch to a new medication or stop taking it. NEVER CHANGE MEDICATION WITHOUT CONSULTING YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FIRST!
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Call your health care provider if
there is continual and persistent flushing.
the face flushes after taking a drink and there is pain in the armpit or neck (look for lumps or swellings).
facial flushing is associated with diarrhea and wheezing.
there is also a hump on the back of the neck (buffalo hump) and/or stria on the abdomen or elsewhere.
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What to expect at your health care provider's office
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting your skin blushing/flushing in detail may include:
location
Do you have facial flushing (blushing)?
Does it affect the whole body?
quality
Are you having hot flushes?
time pattern
Do you have flushing attacks?
How often do you have flushing or blushing?
Are episodes getting worse?
Are they getting more frequent?
aggravating factors
Is it worse after alcohol intake?
other
What other symptoms are also present?
Is there diarrhea?
Is there wheezing?
Are there hives?
Is there difficulty breathing?
After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to blushing or flushing to your personal medical record.
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I'm not aware of this being an HIV related symptom. Go see your doctor and see what he/she thinks. It may be something you're reacting to like medication or food allergy. There is also a skin condition known as rosacea that is quite common and starts out like a flush across your face. I had a mild case of rosacea several years ago and it was treated with oral drugs and a topical cream:
Rosacea is a chronic, acne-like condition of the facial skin that may affect as many as 13 million Americans. It typically first appears when people reach their 30s and 40s as a flushing or subtle redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that comes and goes. If left untreated, rosacea tends to worsen over time. As the condition progresses, the redness becomes more persistent, bumps and pimples called papules and pustules appear and small dilated blood vessels may become visible. In some cases the eyes also may be affected, causing them to be irritated and bloodshot.
If you're concerned about a possible HIV infection, the only way to know for sure is to get tested. I'd go see your doctor or a dermatologist, I'm sure they'll be able to help you rule out HIV as a possible suspect.
Hope this helps.
Stef
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