Bactrim Allergies
Bactrim is a type of antibiotic used in the treatment of certain infections. These infections include a urinary tract infection and ear infections. While the medication is safe to use, there are a number of people who have allergies to the medication and can't use it to treat their health problems.
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Approximately 3 percent of the population is allergic to Bactrim. While that might not seem like a lot, it's roughly the same number of people allergic to penicillin.
Diagnosis
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For the doctor to diagnose a Bactrim allergy, he must examine the patient carefully. There isn't a test to determine the allergy. Instead, he looks for any symptoms of the problem.
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Treatment
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The only way to treat a Bactrim allergy is to stop taking the medication. Some doctors are now helping patients use it by slowly increasing the amount of drug into their bodies until they get used to the medication.
Skin Troubles
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The most common symptom associated with a Bactrim infection is a skin rash. The individual may also experience hives and have difficulty being around bright lights.
Serious Complications
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Some Bactrim allergies present with more serious problems such as kidney failure and hepatitis. Changes to the number of blood cells in the body are possible.
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