Allergic reaction

For allergic reaction, see medicine specialists first.

The body reacting to food, a medicine or an insect sting. Mild reactions cause itchy hives; severe ones cause swelling of the lips or throat and trouble breathing.

Also searched as: ঠোঁট ফুলে গেছে, জিহ্বা ফুলে গেছে, thot fule geche, thot fula, oshudhe reaction

Go to hospital now

  • Sudden swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, trouble breathing or swallowing, or collapse, even without a rash
  • Use a prescribed adrenaline auto-injector if available and call 999
Call 999

Who to see: Medicine Specialists

A medicine doctor treats reactions and helps find the trigger.

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Common questions

Which doctor should I see for allergic reaction (thot fule geche)?
See medicine specialists first. A medicine doctor treats reactions and helps find the trigger.
When should you go to hospital straight away?
Sudden swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, trouble breathing or swallowing, or collapse, even without a rash; Use a prescribed adrenaline auto-injector if available and call 999. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find medicine specialists?
Most medicine specialists are listed in Dhaka (3,542), Chattogram (1,204), Cumilla (739), Sylhet (478), Mymensingh (457). Pick your district for chamber addresses. DhakaChattogramCumillaSylhetMymensingh

General information only, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, see a doctor.

Sources: nhs.uk