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Is Benadryl Advisable For Sudden Itching All Over The Body?
Question: I am a 30 year old male with a sudden itch all over my body took some Benedril and am waiting for the symtoms to stop ,did I do the right thing?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, taking an antihistamine is the right thing to do.
If you have any swelling of your lips, tongue, or airways, then go to the ER immediately.
Otherwise you can treat it at home with antihistamines.
With Benadryl, take 50 mg every 6 hours.
If that doesn't control it and the itching continues or develops hives hives, then do go in to the urgent care clinic or ER where thy may also give you a a short course of oral corticosteroids to dampen your immune response. But this may not be necessary.
It is good to try to think on what you may have eaten or been exposed to that set this off, but it isn't always possible to identify the cause. Sometimes a virus can set it off.
I hope this helps and you are feeling better soon!
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, taking an antihistamine is the right thing to do.
If you have any swelling of your lips, tongue, or airways, then go to the ER immediately.
Otherwise you can treat it at home with antihistamines.
With Benadryl, take 50 mg every 6 hours.
If that doesn't control it and the itching continues or develops hives hives, then do go in to the urgent care clinic or ER where thy may also give you a a short course of oral corticosteroids to dampen your immune response. But this may not be necessary.
It is good to try to think on what you may have eaten or been exposed to that set this off, but it isn't always possible to identify the cause. Sometimes a virus can set it off.
I hope this helps and you are feeling better soon!
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
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