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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Swelling On Face With Rashes On Body
Question: my blood serum IgE level is too high , it is 570 UI/ml. due to which i have become too prone to allergy from last 2 months. the symtoms are swelling on lips and face, puffs and rashes all over body. I took some cetrizne for 20 days and now i am on allegra 180 Mg for a month, is taking these medicine safe and will this work on root cause and will normal the serum IgE level in my blood. Please suggest the best treatment for this.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The anti-allergic medication will only help to reduce your symptoms as long as you take them. They do not treat the root cause.
2. The images suggest a food related allergy as the most likely cause. There is no cure for allergy and avoidance is the best measure. Try to list any new foodstuff started over the past few months and follow a diet of elimination till you are better.
3. Extensive Skin Testing and Food Intolerance an be done to check for the possible allergens. Hypothyroidism makes you more prone for such problems. Check your Thyroid Hormone levels.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The anti-allergic medication will only help to reduce your symptoms as long as you take them. They do not treat the root cause.
2. The images suggest a food related allergy as the most likely cause. There is no cure for allergy and avoidance is the best measure. Try to list any new foodstuff started over the past few months and follow a diet of elimination till you are better.
3. Extensive Skin Testing and Food Intolerance an be done to check for the possible allergens. Hypothyroidism makes you more prone for such problems. Check your Thyroid Hormone levels.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thnaks for suggestions Doc.
what treatment can be taken to reduce the high serum IgE level in blood which is making me prone to allergy. Do Anti allergic pills do that?
Should I also look at Ayurveda or homopath for treatment if want to corrcet the root cause. Please suggest.
what treatment can be taken to reduce the high serum IgE level in blood which is making me prone to allergy. Do Anti allergic pills do that?
Should I also look at Ayurveda or homopath for treatment if want to corrcet the root cause. Please suggest.
Brief Answer:
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Due to the complex interactions of immunoglobulin (Ig), a direct relationship between IgE levels and allergy cannot be equated.
2. Anti-allergic medications neutralize the aftereffects of Ig activation.
3. You may take alternative therapy to augment your treatment.
4. A monoclonal antibody sch as omalizumab can reduce IgE levels.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Due to the complex interactions of immunoglobulin (Ig), a direct relationship between IgE levels and allergy cannot be equated.
2. Anti-allergic medications neutralize the aftereffects of Ig activation.
3. You may take alternative therapy to augment your treatment.
4. A monoclonal antibody sch as omalizumab can reduce IgE levels.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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