Question 1

small surgery on breast cyst, had an allergic reaction to sutures and they still haven't dissolved after 4 weeks. should i tell my surgeon ?

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Ask surgeon: Minor surgical procedure on the breast usually leave a small cavity that is closed by approximating the edges  the wound to minimize the space left by the cyst  These are dissolving stitches and are gone by 4 wks.  The skin edges are approximated by  non dissolving skin nylons or a subcuticular dissolving (buried ) stitch in 4 wks.  If you dont see the sutures the surgeon will just watch.

Question 2

what caused my allergic reaction?

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Common question: An allergist is frequently asked to identify the cause of the allergic reaction.  Reviewing the symptoms is a good start---cough, wheezing, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, itching, eyes puffy, anaphylaxis.  There are many triggers of allergic reactions, the most common being pollens, dust, animal dander, foods, medications, insect stings/bites, latex, metals, etc.  Finding the cause is key.

Question 3

what is causing my allergic reaction?

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Why allergists exist: Finding &amp; treating the cause of allergic reactions is the main function of an allergist. A solid understanding of the immune system is required, so that immunology goes hand in hand. Timing, prevalence of various causes, location, description, examination, associated factors, family history and finally testing enables allergists to identify the culprit, if one is present; treatment is pt-centered.

Question 4

what can an allergic reaction feel like?

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Depends where: In the skin itchy. In the nose itchy, sneezy, runny & stuffy. In the eye itchy and teary. In the lungs coughing, wheezing, weight on chest. In the digestive tract nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea.

Question 5

what's an allergic reaction? is mcs real?

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Inflammatory rxn: An allergic reaction is the body's defense against an agent it considers harmful or toxic to the body. Most allergic reactions start with food allergies that are undiagnosed and "rev up" the immune system leading to multiple other reactions to environmental items as in mcs. First firgure out what's wrong with the gut and fix it and the immune system will settle down and others will lessen/go away.

Question 6

how to know if i have an allergic reaction?

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Typical: Allergic reactions often causes itching but the symptoms are greatly organ-dependent. 
*Nose- congestion, runny nose, sneezing
*Eyes- itching, redness, tearing
*chest-wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing.
Other conditions include hives from food, itchy mouth and throat from certain fruits, and rarely anaphylaxis.
Contact skin allergy is yet another but the mechanism is different.

Question 7

what sort of problem is an allergic reaction?

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Let help understand?: An allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system.[1] allergic reactions occur when a person's immune system reacts to normally harmless substances in the environment. A substance that causes a reaction is called an allergen. These reactions are acquired, predictable, and rapid. Allergy is one of four forms of hypersensitivity and is formally called type i (or immediate) hypersensitiv.

Question 8

is it possible to have an allergic reaction to weed?

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You mean marijuana?: A rule of thumb is that anything that has pharmacologic effects also has side effects and can precipitate allergic reactions.  This is obviously more common for certain compounds than for others, but is theoretically possible for any compound.  That being said, i've never seen or read about a true allergic reaction to marijuana.

Question 9

how to know if i'm having an allergic reaction to something?

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Discuss: Discuss with a physician or care-giver practiced in recognizing allergic reaction.  True immune mediated allergy is often confused with pharmacological side effects from medication or non-allergic food intolerance.  Also, there are some typical patterns for rash associated with allergy, but many types of rash that are non-allergic.

Question 10

is rosacea an allergic reaction?

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No: Rosacea is an inherited condition characterized by extra sensitive skin, flushing, dilated blood vessels, inflammatory bumps that mimic acne, and enlarging bumpy nose.  Common triggers are chronic sun exposure, caffeine, alcohol, and increase in core temperature, etc...The inflammatory reaction of rosacea is not histamine driven as it is in an allergic reaction.

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