instruction: hello doctor few months ago I got stung by a bee in arm it is not the first time I was stung by a bee but this time 30 minutes after it happened I got swelling under my eyes on my cheeks and it was getting bigger as time passed I went to er and they gave me corticosteroids iv now I was wondering if this means I am allergic to bee stings and if in future I get stung by a bee again does it mean anaphylactic attack can develop
output: hello yes that is correct it seems you are allergic to bee sting for an allergic reaction to develop initial exposure must occur in order for your body to create an immune response to it this might have happened a few months ago when you were stung before since there was already an exposure and established immune response subsequent exposure may result in allergic reaction severe allergic reaction resulting in anaphylaxis may occur but most of the time allergic reaction is mild and not life threatening symptoms such as excessive skin reactions including hives and itching and flushed or pale skin low blood pressure constriction of your airways and a swollen tongue or throat difficulty breathing weak and rapid pulse nausea vomiting or diarrhea and dizziness or fainting warrants immediate consult I hope I was able to answer your concern is there anything else I can help you with