What causes itching sensation all over body after eating crabs?

Posted on Mon, 18 May 2015

Question: I would like to know after I ate crab legs , I start to itch look like a mosquito bite? Is this a side effects?

Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I went through your query and understood your concerns.

With your description of symptoms, after eating crab legs with rashes. it's suggestive of allergy. For mild cases with rash and allergy can be managed with levocetrizine and montelukast medication. for itching calamine lotion can be used. If itching increases and difficulty in breathing occurs, you need to get hospitalized for further management.

Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query.

Wish you a good health.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Vidya KR (14 minutes later)

IS the vocetrizine and montelukast medication on generic, or brand. ?
Do I need the physician's prescription for that kind of medication?

Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Generic names

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for follow up query.

Levocetrizine and montelukast are generic names. These are available as over the counter without prescription also.

Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj