He has been takin a course of penicillin since thursday for his tonsilitis,but yesterday woke up with red patches under his eyes,today they've got worse and look very sore. Could this be an allergic reaction to penicillin?
2007-01-07 09:29:48 · 19 answers · asked by Michelle W 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Its difficult to say. A reaction would have showed up in the first 24 hrs. With tonsilitis of strept bacteria origin can lead to rashes in children. It could be a sign that maybe the bacteria is resistant to penicillin.
It could also be the beginning of conjunctivitis leading to the thought that it was misdiagnosed baterial when it is really viral and then the antibiotics won't work any way, only time and symptomatic relief.
Call your pediatrician and talk to the nurse there and see what she/he says.
2007-01-07 09:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by n_m_young 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes it is, I trust you have contacted your G.P. and have taken him off the medication. He may swell especially around the eyes, Any kind of reaction is normally apparent after three or four days.
Tonsillitis is horrible, (I know I had mine out, many years ago, but havent forgotten how painfull it is to have. I also had a reaction to Penicillin). This may sound "barking mad" but my mum used to boil Turnips which is a naturally strong antibiotic, you boil them until they become pulp and drink it like soup. I still do that now, when I am not feeling that great. Worth a try, just got to get your son to drink it. Good luck, wish him better.
2007-01-07 09:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by ambertottie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It certainly does sound like it....
Im allergic to penicillin, my reaction is an angry red rash all over my body.........
Take him to the doctor first thing in the morning, I wouldnt give him anymore until you see a doctor in case he has a major reaction
2007-01-07 09:35:11 · answer #3 · answered by xXx Orange Breezer xXx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There should be a leaflet with the penicillin listing side effects. I would check this and call the doctor out or take him round to see the doctor.
2007-01-07 09:31:36 · answer #4 · answered by Birdman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It could very well be, I would stop the medication IMMEDIATELY and make an urgent appointment with your gp (or even go to A & E - especially if he is becoming short of breath or the inside of his mouth/throat look swollen) and get him to have a look, he can change the anti-biotics to a more suitable one if needed too.
If he is it might be wise to get an SOS talisman that paramedics etc look for in case of emergencies.
2007-01-10 03:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it could be... my ex was allergic to penicillin, it presented as a skin rash... go to the doctor right away!!
2007-01-07 09:38:46 · answer #6 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is, and it can be life threating. it can cause anaphylactic shock. signs an symptoms are.itching and burning of the skin, around face and eyes.hivelike patches with sevier itching,swelling of the face an tongue. it can cause,symptoms involving the heart, respiratory tract etc.my advice is to stop taking the penicillian, an go see ur doctor NOW. im not trying to scare u, just be of help. god bless you, ill pray for you.
2007-01-07 09:46:52 · answer #7 · answered by preacher7003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could very well be. A reaction such as this could be very serious. This time he is lucky it is just a few whelts. Next time it could be much worse and life threatening. Go to a Dr. now.
2007-01-07 09:33:52 · answer #8 · answered by RBRN 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes this sounds like it is definatly an allergic reaction. Take him off it and take him back to the doctor tomorrow. if you dont take him off it NOW it could turn life threatening.
2007-01-07 11:01:24 · answer #9 · answered by Redhead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and it sounds as if he has one right now you need to STOP the meds and get him to the E.R. and get a shot for that due to the reaction could get worse and swell the throat closed.
2007-01-07 09:36:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋