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What Causes Hives All Over The Body Along With Dizziness?
Question: Yesterday my wife's body became covered with hives (torso, arms and legs) She now also has dizziness, sweating, shakes, diarrhea, and nausea. One of my daughters has been raising baby wild grey squirrels which must be fed frequently. The squirrels, my daughter, and my wife traveled together yesterday shopping and cleaning my father in laws house. The hives first started after spending time in the car with the squirrels. Could my wife's symptoms be connected to the squirrels?
Brief Answer:
Too early to worry, watch carefully, see allergist of persistence
Detailed Answer:
HI and thanks for the query,
The hives are indicative of an allergic reaction. It is important to know if this is the first time she is developing, and also if this is the first exposure to the hives.
Considering the fact that she developed these hives after this exposure, it most likely the reaction be connected to this.
It's important to get the allergy under control (anti allergy drugs - eg Phenergan) and she stays clear of the squirrels.
In case the hives persist, the allergy causing agent should be actively searched. The opinion of an allergist might be required.
I think no worries for now, since these hives are most likely from squirrels. Watch carefully and if there is recurrence, with squirrels, you might need to see your doctor or an allergist.
Kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
Too early to worry, watch carefully, see allergist of persistence
Detailed Answer:
HI and thanks for the query,
The hives are indicative of an allergic reaction. It is important to know if this is the first time she is developing, and also if this is the first exposure to the hives.
Considering the fact that she developed these hives after this exposure, it most likely the reaction be connected to this.
It's important to get the allergy under control (anti allergy drugs - eg Phenergan) and she stays clear of the squirrels.
In case the hives persist, the allergy causing agent should be actively searched. The opinion of an allergist might be required.
I think no worries for now, since these hives are most likely from squirrels. Watch carefully and if there is recurrence, with squirrels, you might need to see your doctor or an allergist.
Kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
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