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What treatment should I get for anaphylaxis?

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Published At July 3, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Last week, I was bitten by red ant. Within 5 minutes I was collapsed and immediately rushed to the hospital. My BP was low at 80/60 mmHg. It was detected as anaphylaxis. I hereby attaching the treatment sheet for your reference. Six months ago, my 2 year old son expired due to unknown insect bite. We did not know about anaphylaxis at that time. What type of treatment should I get further for anaphylaxis?

Answered by Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information provided, it seems that you may have hereditary angioedema or a severe allergy to red ants. I strongly recommend consulting an allergy specialist who can conduct patch testing and specialized blood testing to identify other potential allergens that could cause life-threatening reactions. In the meantime, it is important for you to obtain an EpiPen, which contains Epinephrine, as a rescue measure. Make sure to keep it with you at all times. In the event of an allergic reaction, administer the EpiPen to yourself and your children to potentially save lives. I offer my deepest condolences for your loss. The allergy specialist may be able to develop antisera, which can be administered slowly over a few weeks to help combat the allergy.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

As you said I will consult an allergy specialist.

Answered by Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You are very welcome. Please go ahead and take care.

Revert back for further doubts to an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sadaf Mustafa
Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Internal Medicine

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