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Signs and symptoms
Causes
Treatment
Diagnostics
Outcome
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What is a symptom of Erythema Nodosum?
Joint aches
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more than half the cases of Erythema Nodosum are
Idiopathic
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Can erythema nodosum be treated?
yes
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Why do doctors take a throat culture?
to see if strep throat is an underlying cause
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Is Erythema Nodosum Dangerous?
No
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what is a sign for erythema nodosum
Fever
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Certain antibiotics or oral contraceptive pills can be known as
A cause
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What is a self treatment for erythema nodosum
hot/cold compression
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What do doctors look for when testing blood?
Complete blood count with differential erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein level, or both; test for streptococcal infection
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How long does it for the symptoms to be resolved?
About 6 weeks
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What body parts are known to swell?
Shin or Leg
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Syphilis
What is a underlying condition that can cause erythema nodosum?
300
What inflammatory medication can be used to help with pain?
Naproxen
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What other test can be taken to diagnos Erythema Nodosum?
purified protein derivative test chest radiography stool culture (based on individual bases)
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Is there a chance that Erythema Nodosum can return?
Yes