Dr. R. Rahul
General Practitioner
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Hello doctor,
I am an allergic patient for the last few years, every alternate day I use to take a Cetirizine pill, and if I fail to take the same I feel breathing shortness, headache, itching, irritation, smoothness, cold, swelling on my face and head, and final up to fever. Once I reach to fever level, the Cetirizine does not work then I will have to approach a doctor for antibiotics.
After taking the Cetirizine pill, I feel sleepy and lazy, and even I measured low BP. I have consulted with many doctors, but everyone says to identify the reason (food) when you feel allergic. But I have failed to identify the same in the last few years. I am tired of taking medicine and health and I am looking for permanent solutions. Need your guidance.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
According to the information given by you, it looks like an allergic reaction to some item. What your doctor said was right you need to find the food item causing this reaction. Mostly foods like mustard, crab, and seafood, can cause this. You can also consult an allergy specialist and undergo an allergy test. Fever is a sign that your body is fighting against something in your body an allergy antibiotic will not work. A routine blood test will also require to be done. There are many newer drugs for allergies other than tablet Cetirizine.
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