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As with any type of allergy, the first exposure to latex allergens usually cause no reaction. However, the first exposure may sensitize the immune system to the allergen, which can cause symptoms after exposure to latex. When there is sensitivity to a chemical additive used in the manufacture of rubber latex, the reaction typically occurs [...]

Latex allergy is a hypersensitivity to latex, a natural substance made from the milky sap of the rubber tree. Latex allergies occur when the immune system which normally protects the body against bacteria, viruses and toxins, also react to latex. In any kind of allergy when the immune system reacts against a substance that is [...]

Diagnosis The doctor based his diagnosis on physical examination and symptoms. In most cases, suspect that your problem is a drug allergy have a history of allergic reactions after taking certain medications. Sometimes, you can perform skin tests to determine if a person is allergic to a medication. In the test of allergy to penicillin, [...]

There is a true allergic reaction to a medication when the immune system is activated in response to a medication. Medications may be taken by mouth, injected into the body or the skin Unters. Symptoms of an allergic reaction ranging from a mild rash to sudden swelling of various body parts accompanied by a decrease [...]

Antibiotics They are used when a bacterial infection of the lesions are usually produced by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, which causes yellowish crusts on the affected areas. They are generally used penicillins (cloxacillin) or macrolides (erythromycin). Antiviral Above all are infected with herpes simplex virus. Acyclovir is used or derivatives. Fomentos (applying moist substances) They [...]

How is it treated? There is no cure for atopic dermatitis. All general hygienic measures and topical treatments (applied directly to the skin) or systemic (general), are symptomatic, aimed at eliminating the different triggers and phase of activity, control inflammation, itching and dryness skin. Treatment depends on the cutaneous findings in a given period. Control [...]

What are the symptoms? The symptoms can be highly variable and changing even one person. Classically set 3 phases: Infant Stage Up to 2 years old Child Phase Between 4 and 10 years old Phase teenager or young adult From age 12 until the third or fourth decade of life is exceptional at older ages. [...]

Atopic dermatitis is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors: genetic factors The disease usually affects other family members. It is likely that a child with atopic dermatitis have other signs of atopy such as asthma, rhinitis or allergic conjunctivitis, etc. or they appear on a family member. Several genes have been associated [...]

What is eczema? Eczema is a reaction of intolerance of the skin against different agents that act from outside or from within the body. Its main symptom is itching. It is an evolutionary process that goes through different stages appearing vesicles that rupture, releasing fluid, and subsequently appear yellowish crusts and scaling, and finally, if [...]

What is restless legs syndrome? The restless legs syndrome is a set of signs and symptoms characterized by the appearance of a series of spontaneous movements of the legs and continuous, associated with paresthesias (tingling or numbness) unpleasant. These sensations occur only at rest and are relieved by moving the legs. Are common sleep disorders [...]

If you cook fish thoroughly, is there less risk of developing allergic reaction? Cooking the fish does not reduce the allergic action, except in case of being contaminated with Anisakis. This is removed by heat and cold. It is therefore necessary to cook good fish dishes. The security freeze is hygienic because the parasite larvae [...]

Food can cause, in some cases, adverse reactions affecting the health of the individual who suffers. Such reactions may be toxic, intolerance most often due to alterations of unknown enzyme (these reactions are the most common) and immunological. We will refer only to immunological reactions, starting with allergic reactions. Allergy to fish may occur as [...]

An allergy is a reaction or response improper agency to a substance (allergen). In food allergy, the allergen is mainly a protein of a food with which we come into contact by ingestion, or inhalation. Fish is, along with seafood, the food more likely to cause allergies. Its own proteins, histamine is formed by decomposing [...]

The opening that connects the esophagus to the stomach is controlled by a series of muscles. If these are weakened, stomach acid can flow into the esophagus and cause inflammation or even make part of it enters the abdomen causing a hiatal hernia. People are walking around unaware of their condition while others suffer symptoms [...]