Symptoms of alcohol allergy shock

Written by Wang Xiang Li
Emergency Medicine
Updated on September 24, 2024
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Patients with an allergy to alcohol can experience allergic shock, exhibiting symptoms like chest tightness, palpitations, a sensation of throat blockage, breathing difficulties, and a flushed face. Additional symptoms include dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, numbness in the face and limbs, and circulatory system failure, indicated by chills, cold sweats, cyanosis, restlessness, a weak pulse, and even a drop in blood pressure. Some patients may also experience loss of consciousness, coma, convulsions, and incontinence. Due to the alcohol allergy, patients may show allergic reactions like skin itching, hives, or other rashes. A minority of patients may also have abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, sneezing, and fever.

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