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by Dr Chris Rutkowski
Thu Feb 16, 2017 9:54 pm
Forum: adults & allergy
Topic: Severe reaction to walnut
Replies: 4
Views: 3013

Re: Severe reaction to walnut

Women who developed severe anaphylaxis to food (or insects) have been known to experience sudden and unexpected vaginal bleeding as part of their anaphylaxis (together with abdominal cramps and more common sign such as skin rash/swelling, difficulty breathing and dizziness). Such bleeding however is...
by Dr Chris Rutkowski
Wed Feb 15, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: food allergy
Topic: popcorn
Replies: 4
Views: 2549

Re: popcorn

painful mouth blisters are usually not a manifestation of food allergy. If you can eat corn on the cob and corn salads then you are unlikely to be allergic to corn (and popcorn)
by Dr Chris Rutkowski
Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:45 am
Forum: food allergy
Topic: Histamine Intolerance
Replies: 3
Views: 2648

Re: Histamine Intolerance

Thank you. Your symptoms might require an allergist's input. Please discuss a referral with your GP.
by Dr Chris Rutkowski
Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: food allergy
Topic: Histamine Intolerance
Replies: 3
Views: 2648

Re: Histamine Intolerance

Dear goody2shooes, what are your symptoms? Is it only skin (urticaria/hives) or other organs are affected too? Most antihistamines have no influence on DAO activity; only one study suggested inhibition of DAO by cimetidine and dihydralazine and increased activity by diphenhydramine. H2 antihistamine...
by Dr Chris Rutkowski
Thu Feb 09, 2017 9:58 am
Forum: general
Topic: Eczema allergies
Replies: 7
Views: 3974

Re: Eczema allergies

Dr Latheef's reply covers it all but I would also add that sometimes poorly controlled/active eczema might seem to worsen when creams are applied; however once it settles (perhaps with some topical steroid treatment ) creams become better tolerated ( and 'sting' less) The best solution would be to e...
by Dr Chris Rutkowski
Wed Feb 08, 2017 8:22 pm
Forum: general
Topic: Eczema allergies
Replies: 7
Views: 3974

Re: Eczema allergies

Dear Pearl 1957, do you mean that your creams (when applied) make your eczema worse?
by Dr Chris Rutkowski
Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:49 pm
Forum: food allergy
Topic: Milk allergy in 19 month old
Replies: 3
Views: 2066

Re: Milk allergy in 19 month old

A blood test (specific IgE [RAST]) to cow's milk would be helpful to confirm the diagnosis. It is important to ensure your baby has a healthy, balanced diet, rich in calcium and protein, despite milk avoidance. Therefore it is v important to confirm/refute the diagnosis. An allergist (and a dietian)...
by Dr Chris Rutkowski
Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:52 am
Forum: children & allergy
Topic: Runny nose
Replies: 1
Views: 1696

Re: Runny nose

Most common causes of perennial rhinitis (runny/blocked nose) include house dust mite (v common) and animal allergens (if you have any at home). Mould allergy is less common in children. Non allergic rhinitis is possible too. Best would be to have her tested (allergy skin or blood tests) and then tr...
by Dr Chris Rutkowski
Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:39 pm
Forum: adults & allergy
Topic: Severe allergic reaction?
Replies: 2
Views: 1744

Re: Severe allergic reaction?

Most food-induced reactions (after a single exposure to food) are self-limiting; as his rash lasted a few days and was accompanied by swellings it may have represented an episode of acute urticaria and angioedema (hives and swelling). High dose antihistamines and/or short course of oral steroids are...
by Dr Chris Rutkowski
Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:28 am
Forum: food allergy
Topic: Where can you get information on unusual allergies?
Replies: 8
Views: 4049

Re: Where can you get information on unusual allergies?

charities involved in this online clinic can offer support (see their logos - top section of this page)
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