Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Sore Throat, Hives On Palms Of Hands Post Eating Pistachios. Allergy To Nuts?
I have a sore throat and hives on the palms of my hands that are starting to radiate around to the front of my hands. Notice it immediately yesterday while eating pistachio nuts . As far as I kinow I have never had a nut allergy but have heard that it could develop at anytime in life...is this true, could this reaction be because I am alllergic to pistachio nuts?
Mon, 27 Aug 2012
HI
THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY ON HCM.
YES THIS CAN BE AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO NUT.
YOU NEED TO HAVE ALLEGRA OR LEVOCETRIZINE FOR THAT.
AT THE SAME TIME YOU NEED TO HAVE AN ALLERGIC SKIN TEST DONE TO DETECT THE ALLERGEN AND APPROPRIATE IMMUNOTHERAPY MAY PROTECT YOU FROM FURTHER SUCH REACTIONS FROM SAME EXPOSURE.
SO DO CONSULT AN ALLERGIOLOGIST.
THANK YOU
THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY ON HCM.
YES THIS CAN BE AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO NUT.
YOU NEED TO HAVE ALLEGRA OR LEVOCETRIZINE FOR THAT.
AT THE SAME TIME YOU NEED TO HAVE AN ALLERGIC SKIN TEST DONE TO DETECT THE ALLERGEN AND APPROPRIATE IMMUNOTHERAPY MAY PROTECT YOU FROM FURTHER SUCH REACTIONS FROM SAME EXPOSURE.
SO DO CONSULT AN ALLERGIOLOGIST.
THANK YOU
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Breastfeeding
Loading Online Doctors....