Suggest Remedies For Severe Allergy Symptoms

Posted on Fri, 3 Jun 2016

Question: I have been having severe allergy symptoms for the past week.... I have seen my ear Doctor ... She put another tube in to relieve pressure and drain ... I saw my allergist and he prescribed an additional nasal spray... This evening when I was returning home .... I saw these flashing lights ... All around my head... I thought maybe it was some of the electronics in the car or my iPad or cell phone
Once inside they have decreased
I have a history of heart disease and my brother died of a stroke last year
Just being cautious.... I have never had this symptom before
Do you think I need to check into ER?
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Likely due to your allergic symptoms but no need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.

I have read your query ad understand the concern.

Flashing of lights for a while is more likely related to your allergic symptoms like sinusitis or rhinitis or sometimes they can also be due to stress or anxiety.

But I do not think there is anything to be concerned about past heart disease or stroke especially when it lasts for a while or decreased immediately after reaching home.

However,you should check your blood pressure,pulse at home if you have android blood pressure machine and take an EKG for a safer side if you feel the symptoms again.

But at present there is NO need to worry and no need to go ER.

Hope this helps,

Regards,

Dr.Sandip Kabra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina