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My child keeps on getting hives on the arms thighs and for head. it appears within 5 minutes and dissappears within 10. there is no known cause, no aggregating factor. is this a concern and needs to be investigated?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Antihistamine: Give your child a dose of a children's antihistamine, and please proceed to a physician's office, urgent care or the Emergency room. Consider a food allergic reaction and list exposures, particularly from the last 4 hours for the physician.

Answered 3/29/2020

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A member asked:

My child keeps on getting hives on the arms thighs and for head. it appears within 5 minutes and dissappears within 10. there is no known cause, no aggregating factor. is this a concern and needs to be investigated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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