Patient's question:
Two months ago, my baby suddenly had swelling on one side of his face with a fever and went to the hospital. The blood test results were normal! He was seen by both the emergency department and outpatient doctors, who finally determined it was a bite from an insect! The swelling lasted for five days, and he had to receive intravenous drips for two days to subside! Yesterday, two months later, the same spot showed the same symptoms again, and it swelled up again! I am very worried because it's highly unlikely that an insect could bite the same spot twice! Last night, I went to the emergency department again! The doctor advised me to see a dermatologist today. After seeing the dermatologist, they recommended an ultrasound, but due to the crowds, the ultrasound can only be done tomorrow! Please help the doctors take a look at what is causing this continuous swelling on my baby's face— I am very concerned.Doctor's answer:
Based on the symptoms described, it is possible to consider urticaria, which may be triggered by seafood, beef, or lamb, extremely cold food, colds or fever, medications, insect bites, contact with allergens such as pollen, animal hair, etc., leading to the recurrence of redness, wheals, and itching on the skin as an allergic skin disease. It is recommended to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and then use anti-allergic medications while carefully observing the condition. It is advised to maintain a light diet, regular routines, stable emotions, and engage in more activities to keep the immune system balanced, which can gradually alleviate the symptoms.