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Terrible Burning Sensation In Eyes After Eating Prawns. Took Advil, Woke Up With Swollen Eyes. What Should I Do ?

hi, Im an 19 year old female. I had prawns for lunch and after some time,i had a terrible burning sensation in my eyes. I then had an Avil 25 and went off to sleep. I then woke up with with my under eye area swollen. what should i do? Im a Student in a different city than my parents. Pleases recommend something that is safe and without side effects.
Thu, 21 Mar 2013
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Hi,
You are suffering from prawn allergy.Continue taking antihistamines for the the swelling.However if you have severe allergic manifestation like difficulty in brething then you will have to immediately meet your docter.I think now that it is clear its allergy to prawns avoid it in future.
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Terrible Burning Sensation In Eyes After Eating Prawns. Took Advil, Woke Up With Swollen Eyes. What Should I Do ?

Hi, You are suffering from prawn allergy.Continue taking antihistamines for the the swelling.However if you have severe allergic manifestation like difficulty in brething then you will have to immediately meet your docter.I think now that it is clear its allergy to prawns avoid it in future. Bye Take Care