Back Rash: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with back rash?

Back rash may be accompanied by other symptoms, depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Certain conditions that cause back rash may also involve other body systems.

Related localized symptoms that may occur along with back rash

Back rash may be accompanied by other localized symptoms including:

• Bruising
• Itchiness
• Pus or discharge
• Redness, warmth or swelling
• Tenderness or pain

Other symptoms that may occur along with back rash

Back rash may accompany symptoms related to other body systems including:

• Cough
• Fever and chills
• Headache
• Joint stiffness and pain
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Sweating

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, back rash may be a symptom of a life-threatening condition that should be evaluated immediately in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have back rash along with other serious symptoms including:

• Change in level of consciousness or alertness, such as passing out or unresponsiveness
• Fever and chills
• Joint pain and stiffness
• Purple rash
• Respiratory or breathing problems, such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing or inability to breathe, labored breathing, wheezing, or choking
• Sudden swelling of the face, lips or tongue
• Tightness or constriction in the throat
• Worsening of symptoms despite treatment