What Causes Rashes All Over The Body And Swelling On The Lips?
I have recently went into anaphylaxis while lifting weights. I have been lifting and running for years without issue. The rash starts on my forearms and spreads over my entire body. Tightening of the chest, trouble breathing and swelling of the lips and tongue occur. Now when I am sitting at my desk working I start getting the rash on my arms and face without exercise.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Weight lifting is not triggering factor for the anaphylaxis. It's the presence of strong allergen in blood which leads to release of histamine from mast cells by antigen antibody reactions.
You must consult emergency medicine department for immediate management. Shots of chlorpheniramine and dexamethasone are required to compensate released histamine and prevent further inflammatory substance release.
Some medicines, bee stings etcetera can cause anaphylaxis but not weight lifting. So, rule out if you have taken any medicines recently or had any insect bite?
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Hiren Hirpara
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What Causes Rashes All Over The Body And Swelling On The Lips?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Weight lifting is not triggering factor for the anaphylaxis. It s the presence of strong allergen in blood which leads to release of histamine from mast cells by antigen antibody reactions. You must consult emergency medicine department for immediate management. Shots of chlorpheniramine and dexamethasone are required to compensate released histamine and prevent further inflammatory substance release. Some medicines, bee stings etcetera can cause anaphylaxis but not weight lifting. So, rule out if you have taken any medicines recently or had any insect bite? Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Hiren Hirpara