My girlfriend thought she had a bite on her hand last night,then one on her foot,we thought it was just some kind of insect bite but when she woke this morning she had a few more.Now she has these red itchy lumps all over most of her body,the doc said it could just be a sudden allergy to something that could go within 24 hours??? Any ideas
2007-03-13 05:39:30 · 9 answers · asked by dope 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
it could be hives...look it up!
2007-03-13 05:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she taking Benadryl or another sort of antihistamine? If she is truly covered all over her body, she should go back to the doc. She may need steroids for a couple days.
Did she try a new soap? Eat something unusual or shell fish, peanuts, anything different? Is she wearing something new or something washed in a new detergent? Get a new pet? Are her face and lips affected?
2007-03-13 05:45:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont' want to worry you but......
I had a bite when I was walking my dog in the woods. It was a bite from a deer tick and it developed into Lyme Disease....red itchy lumps that felt a bit like bruises. Very bad illness that needs very strong antibiotics. If the problem persists it would probably be worth investing in the services of a skin specialist even if you have to go private, because this is one thing you don't allow to develop.
2007-03-13 05:49:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The incidence of bed bugs is on the up.Check you bedding to be on the safe side. Piriton is a good antihistamine.
Also have a quick think about washing powder, conditioner, shower gel etc. in case she has changed anything recently.
Shell fish is another common cause of allergies.
2007-03-17 05:07:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like hives to me! It's a common allergic reaction. It'll be really itchy, but it'll go away. She might want to get her allergies tested.
2007-03-13 05:43:42 · answer #5 · answered by Enceladus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but if your girlfriend starts to feel unwell get back to the doctors. If she is feeling fine should clear up as quick as it came.
2007-03-13 05:43:02 · answer #6 · answered by KANGA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does sound like an allergic reaction to something .Why dont you try antihistamine tablets./
2007-03-13 05:46:44 · answer #7 · answered by Linda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've consulted your GP, I doubt if anyone on here can add anything more! Hope it goes soon!
2007-03-13 05:43:18 · answer #8 · answered by jet-set 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like chicken pox !
2007-03-13 05:45:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋