she has these pimple like red bumps on her left ribcage area. she says theyre extremely painful and "hurts to the bone" (it feels like her bones are in pain as well.) i've noticed she has been really tired lately so she sleeps all day.. does anyone know what it could be?

It could be lupus. and that'd be serious. See a Doctor.

Are the pimple like red bumps clustered to each other? If so, then it could be herpes zoster.

It could be chicken pox…

It sounds like shingles, it says it can effect any part of the body

betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2…

Skin infections are one of the most common problems that can happen to any person on any organ of the body. Yeast is a kind of fungus that grows in moist and unhygienic places. Some places where the possibility of yeast infection is prevalent are armpits, back of knee, groin area, skin folds etc. in general, the body parts where the pollutants/organisms have space to settle down and germinate are the ones that get infected easily. Skin yeast infection symptoms are very easily noticed and hence treatment can start as soon as possible.

Symptoms of Skin Yeast Infections

Some of the symptoms of skin yeast infections are given as follows:

• Skin Rashes: Skin rashes are one of the most common problems associated with yeast infection. The rashes are itchy and bumps can be seen along with them.  This makes the infected skin tender.
• Itching: Skin itching happens many times before or even after yeast infection. However, one should avoid scratching the infected place to ensure that infection does not spread.
• Hives: Skin generally shows red bumps, swelling or even redness when a person is having any sort of skin infection. in severe cases, hives can be seen throughout the baody.
• Redness: Redness of skin can happen at and around the infected area. this happens in initial stage of infection and is the most prominent sign of skin infection.
• Infection in Genitals: If the skin infection is not treated in proper time then yeast can affect the genitals as well. along with yeast infection, a person can have problem urinating, intensive itching, burning sensation and even swollen and painful genitals.
• Oral Problems: Small bumps appear on the tongue. a white layer covers the tongue. If that coating is removed then the small bumps tend to bleed.
• Diaper Rash: when the diaper is put on for a longer period or if they are wet, yeast infection can set in. The bottom becomes red and tender. many topical creams are available to avoid and cure this sort of infection.

Yeast infections can be treated successfully at home but many times the skin infection is accompanied by several other problems like chills, fever, pain and vomiting. If any such skin yeast infection symptoms are seen, then consulting the doctor and taking proper medicines is the best option. If the oral thrush is severe, then this results into dehydration, mostly in children and often they have to be hospitalized. many times, people can have yeast infection if they suffer from any chronic disease like cancer or even diabetes.

Skin yeast infection symptoms can be treated easily at home. many home remedies can control the production and germination of yeast. Some of the home remedies are wearing clean clothes, taking bath with lukewarm water, avoiding scented soaps and talcum powders. in addition, taking proper diet and maintaining personal hygiene is one of the reasons that help a lot in curing skin infections. many natural herbs are also famous to cure such infections. No matter, how minor the skin infection is, one must visit doctor as soon as possible to get it cured.

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I went to a quick care clinic today and was diagnosed with trichomoniasis. I later noticed the red bumps, which are what is causing the irritation. I've look online and haven't seen any pages stating that these bumps are symptoms and I'm worried that it may be herpes. could these small itchy bumps have anything to do with my diagnosis?

It's an outside possibility, I'm imaging you were prescribed "Flagyl?"….well, it could be that you are just under alot of stress or that the flagyl is making you break out a bit,…or possbily you're reacting to your infection to the trichomoniasis,…..it's just possible but I'm not a doctor, just a guy who's heard alot of stories…..so yes, it's a possibility…..take your scripts like you're supposed to but call your doctor and ask about the bumps. ok?….the Flagyl might be changing your bodiy's Ph a little.

Nathan

Hi Sarah, I have had/have both. I never noticed red bumps with Trich…only a putrid grey discharge (smelled awful) and I was irritated.) I have Herpes and had bumps that itched and were sore and hurt. since there is no way for anyone to tell you for sure what this is, why not go back to the doctor and get tested for Herpes before it goes dormant and you get a false negative?…this way you know for sure. I know it is a pain, but better to know than to unwittingly be spreading Herpes around…I am sure your partner(s) would appreciate it. good luck.

We’ve all done it — searched medical conditions and symptoms online, hoping to self-diagnose what those mysterious red bumps are, and wishing against all odds that our search offers good news (“Please, please tell me these aren’t bedbug bites”).

Sometimes, the frequency of Internet searches for health information can signal a brewing epidemic. That’s how Google Flu Trends works, for instance — tracking flu-related searches to determine global flu activity.

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WebMD’s second most popular trending search was “throat cancer,” another ripped-from-the-headlines area of interest: in August, actor Michael Douglas announced he was battling throat cancer, and images of his frail frame were splashed on the covers of tabloids. Douglas’ cancer was also the top celebrity-related health topic and the third biggest news story this year on WebMD. last year, it was another celebrity’s health condition that came in second place in the top trending-searches list: “anal cancer.” In June 2009, actress Farrah Fawcett died after a long fight with the cancer.

Rounding out this year’s top five trending searches: in third place, whooping cough (No. 3 was swine flu in 2009); gluten (2009′s acai berry); and vitamin D (taking over from resveratrol last year).

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In the end, WebMD’s data may not say much about the physical health of the nation, but at least it confirms that you’re not the only one wondering about the 5 things You Didn’t know about Your Penis.

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