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Local anaesthetic allergy

Local anaesthetic allergy: Introduction

Local anaesthetic allergy: Using Local anaesthetic can cause an allergic response in some people however this is considered rare. It involves the body's immune system overreacting to the drug. The type and severity of symptoms can vary considerable though skin symptoms are the most common allergic response to drugs. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Local anaesthetic allergy is available below.

Symptoms of Local anaesthetic allergy

• Skin rash - localized or widespread
• Sun-sensitive skin - occurs within a week or two of taking the medicine
• Aching joints - occurs within a week or two of taking the medicine
• Aching muscles - occurs within a week or two of taking the medicine
• Swollen lymph nodes - occurs within a week or two of taking the medicine
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Local anaesthetic allergy

• Avoid the problem drug. Treatment varies considerable depending on the symptoms but generally involves supportive measures to ease symptoms: cool showers and topical applications for skin reactions, epinephrine for anaphylactic reactions, antihistamines, steroids, bronchodilator medication
• more treatments...»

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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Local anaesthetic allergy:

• Allergies -- Related Home Tests
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  • Home Mold Tests
  • Home Food Intolerance Tests
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Local anaesthetic allergy?

• Misdiagnosis of Local anaesthetic allergy

Causes of Local anaesthetic allergy

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Local anaesthetic allergy: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Local anaesthetic allergy

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Local anaesthetic allergy: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Allergy Specialists:
  • Allergy & Immunology (Allergies & Immune Diseases)
  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (Child Allergies & Immune Diseases)
• Immune-Related Disease Specialists (Immunology):
  • Immunopathology
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
• Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist):
  • Pulmonology (Lung Health Specialists)
  • Pediatric Pulmonology (Child Lung Health)
• more specialists...»

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Local anaesthetic allergy: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Local anaesthetic allergy: Animations

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Prognosis for Local anaesthetic allergy

Prognosis for Local anaesthetic allergy: Most cases respond well to cessation of use of the drug and supportive measures. Cases involving anaphylactic reactions need immediate hospital treatment to prevent serious complications or even death.

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Local anaesthetic allergy: Broader Related Topics

• Allergy-like conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Drug-related conditions
• Hospital or surgery-related conditions
• more types...»

Types of Local anaesthetic allergy

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