How long does it take for lobster allergy symptoms to ease

Lobster is a kind of seafood that people like to eat. However, since everyone's physical condition is different, some people may experience symptoms of seafood allergy, which can be serious and endanger human health. Lobster tastes delicious and there are many ways to prepare it. Spicy lobster is a method that everyone likes to eat. However, some people may experience symptoms of lobster allergy. So how long does it take for the symptoms of lobster allergy to be relieved?

1. Symptoms of allergy to crayfish

1. Systemic symptoms are relatively serious allergic reactions, manifested as itchy skin, rash, swollen lips, and sometimes accompanied by low fever.

2. Gastrointestinal symptoms are very similar to those of food poisoning, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, etc.

3. Respiratory system symptoms mainly include chest tightness, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.

4. Other rare symptoms mainly include bleeding in multiple parts of the body, the most common of which are subcutaneous bleeding, blood in the stool, and blood in the urine. It is clinically called allergic purpura.

2. What to do if you are allergic to crayfish

1. Minor cases

For those who don’t eat much crayfish, the allergy symptoms are not very serious. You can eat foods containing vitamin C, such as navel oranges, kiwis, lemons, grapefruits, etc. to relieve the symptoms. You can take chlorpheniramine or cetirizine as medication, but only under the advice of a doctor.

2. Severe allergies

Severe allergic symptoms may occur after eating crayfish, such as itching and rash all over the skin, swollen lips, sometimes accompanied by low fever and difficulty breathing. You need to seek medical attention promptly and use anti-allergic drugs appropriately under the doctor's advice, such as vitamin C, calcium gluconate, prednisone, etc. Generally, four anti-allergic drugs are used in combination, which has better effects.

Will a lobster allergy heal on its own?

It depends on how severe the allergy symptoms are. For mild allergic symptoms, as long as you pay attention to rest, eat regularly, and stop eating lobsters during the allergic period, the allergic symptoms may disappear on their own. However, if the allergic symptoms are severe, it is best to take anti-allergic drugs. Some people's constitutions may cause rebound symptoms. Remember to take the medicine for a long time and follow the course of treatment to get better quickly.