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What Are The Symptoms Of Food Allergy?

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Posted on Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Question: Hi there

I ate stale rice 3 days back and since then hives have appeared all over my body . They are itching badly. Can it be related to the stale food poisioning? And what should be my next steps now?


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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Food allergy, please consider following guidelines

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
this could be due to food allergy
chances of food poisoning is less likely
in my opinion you should go for few investigations to confirm the diagnosis like blood for hemoglobin CBC AEC ( absolute eosinophil count ) and testing for allergy

you should take anti allergic medications for a while like anti histaminics

you need to keep a close watch as it may lead to a severe anaphylaxis at times due to massive release of inflammatory mediators

if you develop difficulties in breathing, dizziness, or palpitations, immediately rush to the doctor

Avoid eating same food in future

I hope you will find my response relevant to your query and helpful
follow up questions are most welcome
regards
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What Are The Symptoms Of Food Allergy?

Brief Answer: Food allergy, please consider following guidelines Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX this could be due to food allergy chances of food poisoning is less likely in my opinion you should go for few investigations to confirm the diagnosis like blood for hemoglobin CBC AEC ( absolute eosinophil count ) and testing for allergy you should take anti allergic medications for a while like anti histaminics you need to keep a close watch as it may lead to a severe anaphylaxis at times due to massive release of inflammatory mediators if you develop difficulties in breathing, dizziness, or palpitations, immediately rush to the doctor Avoid eating same food in future I hope you will find my response relevant to your query and helpful follow up questions are most welcome regards