My 4 year old has allergies, HELP?!
Question: I know I need to get him into an allergy specialist as soon as possible but it's the weekend and even when I get an appointment it will probably take a couple weeks to get in. He keeps breaking out in hives and he get's all itchy and they can be just a few or there can be many. They usually start around his neck but I have seen them all over his body. Sometimes his lips get swallon or even his privates. Right now his side of his face is swallon. Half of his nose, half his lips and under one eye, he doesn't have very many bumps today but he did yesterday. I always give him a bath when I relize this but it never makes a difference. He took Benadryl already and always takes Singular (which he takes for a bacteria that he was born with in his stomache). Yesterday he had it happen when we where out at the store so I didn't know if it could be really bad outdoor allergies.
I can think of anything new that he's been exposed to but we do have a cat and 3 dogs. We always have tho
Answers: I know I need to get him into an allergy specialist as soon as possible but it's the weekend and even when I get an appointment it will probably take a couple weeks to get in. He keeps breaking out in hives and he get's all itchy and they can be just a few or there can be many. They usually start around his neck but I have seen them all over his body. Sometimes his lips get swallon or even his privates. Right now his side of his face is swallon. Half of his nose, half his lips and under one eye, he doesn't have very many bumps today but he did yesterday. I always give him a bath when I relize this but it never makes a difference. He took Benadryl already and always takes Singular (which he takes for a bacteria that he was born with in his stomache). Yesterday he had it happen when we where out at the store so I didn't know if it could be really bad outdoor allergies.
I can think of anything new that he's been exposed to but we do have a cat and 3 dogs. We always have tho
Your poor kid! He (and you) have my sympathies.
It could be a recently developed food allergy if you don't know of anything new in the home environment. The following eight foods account for 90% of all childhood food allergies, so you could try eliminating them and see how it goes:
1. milk
2. eggs
3. peanuts
4. soy
5. wheat
6. tree nuts (such as walnuts and cashews)
7. fish
8. shellfish (such as shrimp)
If you can get him in to see a general practitioner, I would definitely do that (unless you've done that already).
You can always develop new allergies, so there is no guarantee, but basically, you have to be your own detective. Assuming it isn't a new allergy (which might very well be a false assumption), what is he doing that he hasn't done before...where has he gone...what is he eating? Try to keep him away from the animals, even though you've always had them. If you can't get him to a specialist, perhaps take him to his pediatrician. Good luck.
Check with a naturopath.
It could be from a DRY AIR allergy
used:
Eucerin
Dry Skin Therapy
Original
MOISTURIZING CREME
Non-Irritating.Fragrance Free
Make it sure he won't play a cat or dog for a while.
that held a month to 3 months my 2 Son 15 and 6 years old even me we have that too last year all we used is Eucerin Doctor told us.
There are some anti biotic for that but if take a week to get in just used Eucerin..
Eucerin is a Lotion you can buy that any store here in the USA cost 12 dollar. 16 oz.
Gave a bath make it sure the water it wasn't too HOT, used a mild soap uncented.
If you are very concern about that you can walk in any HOSPITAL near at your area.
There are hospitals that have ask the nurse lines....
I would make sure that none of his symptoms can be possible side effects or allergic reactions to any of the meds he takes. Allergies can develop even after previous use had no ill effects.
I don't know for sure but make sure you use a dye free fragrance free detergent on his clothes and the same with any softners. My daughter had strange rashes as a baby and after eliminating these they went away. They even have a soap for bathing your dermatologist could give you.
Good Luck.
Even if you feel silly it is never a bad idea to take him somewhere if you concerned. Look for an emergency walk in clinic, if you think a hospital visit is too extreme. I don't know where you are from but some cities even have free clinics.
How are hives classified?
Hives can be classified into multiple groupings. They have been described as either physical, infectious, chronic, drug related, stress or emotional related, heat or cold related, or food related. Acute urticaria usually refers to hive development which occurs over a period of time, lasting no more than six weeks. In such instances, causes are easily identifiable and readily eliminated. The most common cause of hive formation is food ingestion, drug ingestion or infections. Insect bites, bee stings, wasp stings, ant bites, fire ant bites or other internal diseases can also induce hives to form. Sometimes, hives can be perplexing because no causes are found, and the eruption proves to be no more than a temporary nuisance.
Sources of hive eruptions:
Food. The most common sources of food that cause hives to form are peanuts, chocolate, fish, tomatoes, soy bean, berries and milk. Fresh foods cause hives to occur more often than cooked foods. Hives also can appear after ingestion of fish, shellfish, lobster, milk or dairy products, or citrus product ingestion. A careful history is essential, to help with food avoidance problems.
Drug ingestion. There are may types of oral medications that have a tendency to induce hives to form. These include agents such as penicillin or sulfa, Dilantin?, for seizures, codeine, morphine, and even aspirin. Hives can also be triggered by certain blood pressure medications, antacids, ear and eye drops, laxatives and vaginal douches. When experiencing hives, it is important to relate the various medications that you are on, to assist our staff in helping you find the cause of your hive eruptions.
Infections. There are many types of infections which can cause hives to occur. Viral infections, such as mononucleosis, bacterial infections, such as strep throat, are common causes. Hepatitis and fungal infections can also be sources of hive formation. If you have encountered a recent infection or been exposed to somebody with infection, let our office know this, so that we can review your history in a thorough manner.
What are some of the other causes of hives?
As mentioned earlier, changes in pressure, vibration, temperature, emotion, or heat or cold changes can induce hives to form. Sunlight can also induce hives to form in a condition called solar urticaria. Typically, this will occur immediately when going outside, into the sun, and resolves upon returning to a shaded area. Antihistamines can be prescribed in such an instance.
What are the common treatments for hives?
The best treatment for hives is to avoid those aggravating factors which have been identified. Though not an easy task, careful attention to both history and physical can often save a lot of time and energy in assessing the cause of your skin rash. Antihistamines or corticosteroids, either orally or topically, are the mainstay of therapy for these disorders. On occasion, immunosuppressive agents or light therapy may be needed. Dr. Harvey and Dr. Hardy may also perform blood work on you, to exclude such things as diabetes, thyroid disease, or other internal conditions. As mentioned earlier, if you suffer trouble with breathing, blood pressure problems or throat swelling, from your hive development on a routine basis, an Epi-pen will be prescribed to help you if assistance is not readily available, and you should have all emergency numbers available, at your fingertips, to contact in such a situation.
This sounds like a possible case of chicken pox. Whatever you do do not pop the bumps. If it is chicken pox, poping the bumps will leave permanent scars on his face and body.
And don't wait to see a doctor. Take him to the emergency room if that's the only thing available!! They are prepared to diagnose and handle chicken pox.
Keep in mind the chicken pox is highly contageous for at least 7 - 10 days. If he has it, you'll want to keep him away from other kids or pregnant women.