Question 1

could you be alergic to something and have a small reaction?

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Depends: We need a few more details. A small sniff of cat fur might just give you a sneeze. But a spoonful of peanut butter could send you to the ER. Some codeine cough syrup might make your nose itch, but continuing on a sulfa antibiotic while ignoring early Stevens Johnson Syndrome might land you in the burn unit in renal failure. I've see all of these. Details matter.

Question 2

what happens if i were to have an alergic reaction, when would i?

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Need More Info: There are many different types of allergic reactions.  Because of this more information is needed to answer your question.  Did you mean a reaction to a food, drug, or cosmetic?  How about a hay fever type reaction?  Or, did you have a reaction and are wondering if the reaction is allergic?  You could also have allergic reactions to insect stings.  Please provide more information.

Question 3

i had an alergic reaction to something i ate. need some questions answered., suggestions?

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How bad of a: Reaction.  If it was severe, you must go to the hospital right now.  If mild reaction, consider an allergy pill and obviously avoiding the food.  You may want to consider visiting an allergist.

Question 4

i think i had an alergic reaction to divalproex/m 473, help?

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Discuss: Discuss with the prescribing physician to learn if your reaction is an expected potential side effect or a possible immune mediated "rejection-type" reaction.  If there is still question, consultation with an Allergist can help.  Unfortunately, the wide range of possible reactions/side effects makes it impossible to comment without more information.

Question 5

my penis has an alergic reaction and is swollen?

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See Your Doctor: Swelling in the penis can be dangerous and needs treatment.  It may or may not be an allergic reaction.  Allergic reactions in an isolated area are usually the result of a contact allergen.  It could also be an infection or a constriction that could cause the swelling.

Question 6

can you have an allergic reaction to a food in excess amounts?

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Too much food: Only if you are allergic to it in the first place. Some allergies need only the slightest exposure to trigger a reaction, while others take a lot.

Question 7

if soneone has an alergic reaction to a covid vaccine, does it have any bearing on whether it will be effective?

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: An allergic reaction to the first Covid vaccine should not affect its effectiveness, but it is a contraindication to receiving further Covid vaccines. It has been shown that each subsequent Covid vaccine increases the immunity to Covid 19 virus, as do actual infections. With only one vaccination, an individual should take other precautions to avoid infection, such as masking and avoiding crowds.

Question 8

how long after taking an excessive amount of a drug with no reaction can you assume you're okay?

Accepted Answer

Clarification needed: I think you may need to indicate which drug you are referring to, in order obtain an accurate answer.

Question 9

i have like a red.burn in my back it look.like a bruse but its not a bruse, did something bit me or can be an alergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Blemmish: It could be a bite, but it could also be an abscess or folliculits which can be commonly mistaken for a bite.  Probably worth getting checked.

Question 10

what would cause my face to suddenly get hot and red?  redness lasts about 30 minutes body temp stays normal. alergic reaction? this also happens sometime when i am in a stressful situation but most of the time i have no idea why

Accepted Answer

This : This may be nothing more than a dilation of blood vessels, flushing, in response to some environment or emotional event.  An allergic reaction typically will last longer and have other symptoms, such as itching or pain.With out an exam it is difficult to assess and provide an accurate answer.  See your physician as soon as possible for an exam.

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If soneone has an alergic reaction to a covid vaccine, does it have any bearing on whether it will be effective?

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How long after taking an excessive amount of a drug with no reaction can you assume you're okay?

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I have like a red.burn in my back it look.like a bruse but its not a bruse, did something bit me or can be an alergic reaction?

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What would cause my face to suddenly get hot and red? redness lasts about 30 minutes body temp stays normal. alergic reaction? this also happens sometime when i am in a stressful situation but most of the time i have no idea why

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