Goosebumps: the doctor shares a case of “buying medicine to take alone”, ending up in a life-threatening condition Warning about the biggest type of medicine that people are allergic to!

The doctor shares the case of “buying medicine to take alone” and ending up in a life-threatening condition. Warning about the wrong way to use medicine and fatal allergic reactions

According to reports, recently Bac Ninh Provincial General Hospital Vietnam Treatment of a 60-year-old male patient who was brought in by his family with a high fever. There are large blisters on the soles of the feet. Stomach ulcer Pus in the oral mucosa and burning pain

It was discovered earlier that this man had wounds in his mouth. He bought medicine to treat himself But, 2 days after taking the medicine, he had a severe allergic reaction. during treatment the blisters burst and the skin breaks off in large pieces. Fortunately, the patient’s health stood up after 20 days of intensive treatment.

Suffering from the reckless use of medicine

Another case is a 61-year-old patient diagnosed with diabetes and gout at a private clinic. After 2 days of using the drug, the patient has skin lesions. Including redness around the neck and chest. along with ulcers in oral and genital mucosa. One day after receiving treatment the disease is more severe. There are blisters on the feet and hands. There are pustules and eroded skin. and there was fluid bleeding on his chest and back. After almost 3 weeks of treatment, the skin lesions stopped drinking beer. and the symptoms are stable

Doctor, Head of Dermatology Department of Bac Ninh Province General Hospital He said that this symptom is caused by an allergic reaction to the drug. The patient developed toxic epidermal cell death after taking the drug. It is characterized by the spread of cancer. and external skin loss

Antibiotics are the biggest culprit.

While he was a doctor from the Center for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, a hospital in Hanoi said that all kinds of medicine and health food are available. or over-the-counter medicine It has the potential to cause an allergic reaction, however, the most common symptom is allergy. “antibiotic” Especially penicillin and sulfonamides These are the drugs most often associated with allergic reactions

Factors that increase the risk of drug allergy include age, sex, and genetic variations. and infections with certain types of viruses, for example, people with a family history of drug allergies or you have certain genetic traits There may be a higher risk. Drug allergies can occur at many levels. The most common allergic reactions appear on the skin, such as a red rash or itching, people with drug allergies often have allergies to certain medicines, such as antibiotics, injectable vitamins, paracetamol, anesthetics, sleeping pills , muscle relaxation. some hormonal drugs

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a serious and dangerous allergic reaction. This symptom can appear within a few hours to several days after taking the medicine. Patients often have a high fever, fatigue, red rash, blisters, or peeling skin all over the body. tired feeling Itching all over the body There is a burning sensation, high fever, red rash, and blisters on the skin. Natural cavities such as the eyes, mouth, throat and genitals cause eczema. The mucous membrane of the tooth decays. These symptoms can be accompanied by liver and kidney damage. Severe cases can cause death.

Medications that can cause Stevens Johnson Syndrome include penicillin, ampicillin, streptomycin, and tetracycline. Patients may also be prescribed pain relievers, fever reducers, anti-tuberculosis drugs, and antibiotics. epileptic face. The same medicine works for treating gout. The mechanism for a rapid allergic reaction can occur as soon as 2 hours after taking the drug. Reactions can occur immediately after taking the drug. The delayed reaction occurred 10 days after exposure to the drug.

Experts recommend that People with sensitive skin and some allergies. (to the weather, food, etc.) There is a high risk of cancerous reactions to the drug. When visiting the doctor, the patient must tell the doctor about the drug that caused the allergic reaction. And if so, unfortunately, an allergic reaction occurs. You should stop taking the medicine immediately. In case of minor allergic reactions such as itching or mild hives. After stopping the medicine for 1-2 days, allergy symptoms will disappear. But if you have a severe allergic reaction Such as severe swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, require immediate medication to the emergency room. So that the doctor knows which medicine is causing the allergic reaction. and provide treatment according to appropriate measures

30% death rate

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are serious reactions, usually caused by drugs, with symptoms on the skin and mucous membranes. Although it is not often found But it is dangerous and threatens the life of the patient. The incidence of the disease in the population is only about 2/1,000,000 people, but the death rate is very high, up to 30%.