Hi. I am a 43 year old guy and I got some lacerations on my arm due to the anesthetic I got before the operation. It appears that I am allergic to lidocaine. I don't think this is that serious, but it's better to know what I am allergic to than to not now. Any opinions on this subject?
You are right. It isn't a complicated procedure, and it is done regularly. It is done by administering a dilute solution of the drug which allergic reaction is concentrated on. 1/1000 solution to be exact. If you are not sure which drug are you allergic, than you repeat it a couple of times, each time with a different drug. But as I said, it's not really a dangerous procedure.
Information on this site is provided for informational purposes only.
It is not meant to substitute for medical advice provided by your physician or other medical professional.
If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your physician or health care provider.
