2006-07-26 14:36:45 · 7 answers · asked by JAMIE M 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
You have a SEVERE allergic reaction to something and I suggest that you spend less time HERE trying to figure it out and get yourself to a qualified doctor. My mother almost died from an allergic reaction similar to what you're describing (btw...it was due to peanuts).
Don't mess with it...go to the ER NOW. Next time your throat can swell to the point of asphyxiation.
2006-07-26 14:41:05 · answer #1 · answered by LastNerveLost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That type of reaction is anaphylactic shock. Anaphylaxis is an severe, whole-body allergic reaction. After an initial exposure to a substance like bee sting toxin, the person's immune system becomes sensitized to that allergen. On a subsequent exposure, an allergic reaction occurs. This reaction is sudden, severe, and involves the whole body.
Tissues in different parts of the body release histamine and other substances. This causes constriction of the airways, resulting in wheezing, difficulty breathing, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Histamine causes the blood vessels to dilate (which lowers blood pressure) and fluid to leak from the bloodstream into the tissues (which lowers the blood volume). These effects result in shock. Fluid can leak into the alveoli (air sacs) of the lungs, causing pulmonary edema.
Hives and angioedema (hives on the lips, eyelids, throat, and/or tongue) often occur. Angioedema may be severe enough to block the airway. Prolonged anaphylaxis can cause heart arrhythmias.
Some drugs (polymyxin, morphine, x-ray dye, and others) may cause an anaphylactoid reaction (anaphylactic-like reaction) on the first exposure. This is usually due to a toxic reaction, rather than the immune system mechanism that occurs with "true" anaphylaxis. The symptoms, risk for complications without treatment, and treatment are the same, however, for both types of reactions.
Anaphylaxis can occur in response to any allergen. Common causes include insect bites/stings, horse serum (used in some vaccines), food allergies, and drug allergies. Pollens and other inhaled allergens rarely cause anaphylaxis. Some people have an anaphylactic reaction with no identifiable cause.
Anaphylaxis occurs infrequently. However, it is life-threatening and can occur at any time. Risks include prior history of any type of allergic reaction.
2006-07-26 21:41:28 · answer #2 · answered by G.V. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely a food allergy, it has to be some thing that passed through your throat to case to swell.
2006-07-26 21:41:58 · answer #3 · answered by Renee_617 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need to know what you ate to cause that, but whatever it was, its a severe allergic reaction which could actually lead to fatality. I would get an allergy test done and be sure to carry an epi-pen around.
2006-07-26 21:41:02 · answer #4 · answered by Angela. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a very generalized allergic reaction. If it happens a lot talk to your doctor about an epi pen. If the symptoms get worse and you have trouble breathing call 911.
2006-07-26 21:40:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually a food allergy. Keep a diary of all that you eat and you will know what you ate when it happens.
2006-07-26 21:41:28 · answer #6 · answered by plumcrazy69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-26 21:43:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋