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What Causes Severe Abdominal Pain And Diarrhea While Treating Pet Allergies?
Question: Two days ago I had an allergic response to a puppy after petting and then touching face/eye. Immediate swelling and itching to left eye-closed shut and horrible. On day two after treating with Benadryl in the pm, better but still quite apparent... Last night, began having severe intestinal pain and some diarrhea. Pain in upper transverse quadrant ( just under rib cage from right to left, more severe to the Right.) Related? what do you suggest. My eyes and skin do not appear to be yellowed.
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Detailed Answer:
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Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There is a possibility that your symptoms are coincidence to the petting. Main symptoms of allergic reaction include rash, itching & redness over body. Although there are other minor symptoms as well but they are common. As these didn't occur so chances of allergy are less. On the safe side i would suggest you to take one tablet of cetirizine at night. It is an antihistamine and will counter the allergic reaction. For remaining symptoms i would suggest you following things:
> Take lots of fluids( water, juices)
> Take Metronidazole thrice a day for 2 days
> Drotaverine thrice a day for 2 days (if not available then acetaminophen)
> Visit hospital once and get an ultrasound abdomen done to rule out any cause of pain (other than diarrhea)
> Foods that should help include:
- Boiled potatoes
- Toast
- Plain crackers such as saltines
- Baked chicken without any skin or fat
AVOID:
- Milk, butter, ice cream, and cheese
- fatty food
- Alcohol and caffeine drinks
- Foods that cause excess gas like cabbage, beans, broccoli, and cauliflower
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Please see details
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There is a possibility that your symptoms are coincidence to the petting. Main symptoms of allergic reaction include rash, itching & redness over body. Although there are other minor symptoms as well but they are common. As these didn't occur so chances of allergy are less. On the safe side i would suggest you to take one tablet of cetirizine at night. It is an antihistamine and will counter the allergic reaction. For remaining symptoms i would suggest you following things:
> Take lots of fluids( water, juices)
> Take Metronidazole thrice a day for 2 days
> Drotaverine thrice a day for 2 days (if not available then acetaminophen)
> Visit hospital once and get an ultrasound abdomen done to rule out any cause of pain (other than diarrhea)
> Foods that should help include:
- Boiled potatoes
- Toast
- Plain crackers such as saltines
- Baked chicken without any skin or fat
AVOID:
- Milk, butter, ice cream, and cheese
- fatty food
- Alcohol and caffeine drinks
- Foods that cause excess gas like cabbage, beans, broccoli, and cauliflower
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
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