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Could Allergy After A Surgery Be A Delayed Reaction Of Anesthesia?
My husband recently had surgery on both of his hands. After the stitches were taken out, he started having allergic-like reactions on both of his hands. He has hives and itching. He has taken Benadryl, but it only works for a short period of time. I haven't changed any of our soaps or detergents. Could it be a delayed reaction to the anesthetic?
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Hi,
It could be related to the drugs he is using after he had surgery like some anti biotics, pain drugs etc. local reaction can also be due to allergy to suture material.
lastly, a late allergic reaction due to anesthetic drug he received would involve whole body and not hands, but still can not be ruled out.
All the best,and have a fast recovery.
It could be related to the drugs he is using after he had surgery like some anti biotics, pain drugs etc. local reaction can also be due to allergy to suture material.
lastly, a late allergic reaction due to anesthetic drug he received would involve whole body and not hands, but still can not be ruled out.
All the best,and have a fast recovery.
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