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Pain and Allergy

Poison Ivy Can Be a Pain

Poison ivy is a plant that can grow anywhere, and all it takes is a little touch or brush against it. Maybe it is in the backyard next to that tree or bush that needs to be trimmed. Or, it could be in the park next to that bench that was easily accessible to sit on, while waiting for someone. Perhaps the poison ivy is in the woods near that deer stand.

When coming in contact with poison ivy, the skin will itch badly and have lots of red blisters that makes a person want to scoot around and scratch like crazy. And, the more the area is scratched the more it spreads to the new area of the body.

If the rash does not clear up on its own or the blisters are appearing in the genitals or face, a doctor will be able to treat it more effectively.

Ways To Prevent Anaphylaxis

When there is a known allergy, every precaution should be taken into consideration. Some allergies can be moderate but others can be dangerous. Anaphylaxis is not something to take lightly and needs continual monitoring.

With an allergy this serious, being prepared is imperative and not optional. Once you have the understanding of why the attacks come in the first place, you will know what to do next. Take a prepared kit with the required medications and important contact information everywhere you go. This way if someone has to help in case of an attack, there will be all the information needed in one place.

If the allergy is a food, do not touch or eat that food. Remember, all it takes is a small bit to affect the body. This is a great time to start checking out just what is being put into your body by looking at the foods closely with everything that goes into it.

If the allergy is with bites like a spider, ant or a bee, cover yourself. You should always wear something that will help to repel the bugs.

Follow the doctor’s advice and do as told. This may result in saving a life, yours.

Hank Rooney

Contributed by vavasan on March 5, 2008, at 11:15 AM UTC.

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