Its very common to be able to feel or see the lymph nodes in children's necks. It is more common if they also have eczema. It is a sign that they are able to fight off infection. Most fo the time it is nothing to worry about. Symptoms that should make you see a doctor about them include: Red, hot or...

Hi This sounds like you have idiopathic urticaria. Many people get worse symptoms when they are cold. Some can have a severe allergic reaction on immersion in cold water. Some antihistamines work better than others in this condition and high doses are sometimes needed. Given your previous health pro...

Now your son is a teenager he should be taking over responsibility for his food allergies. This can be a worrying time for parents, especially when the allergy sufferer does not remember having a reaction, as it occurred when they were much younger. Skin prick testing can be very useful in this situ...

Hi, Milk allergies in young babies don't always have positive skin prick allergy tests. You sound worried about the possibility of a milk allergy and I'll need a little more info to be able to advise you? Is baby still fully breast fed? Do they have any formula milk at all? Do you drink milk regular...

Hi Kate
It doesn't sound like an allergy and may well be related to your migraines after all. I suggest you get your GP to have a look to make sure there is nothing more serious going on.

Hi Carole You have a complex mix of allergies so its no wonder that you are struggling. The propyl gallate shouldn't cause mouth tingling and swelling - as it f you are patch test positive (and I assume that these have been performed by your dermatologist) then its another part of your immune system...

Hi Are you sure that they are flea bites? Bed bugs are making a comeback in the UK and can cause large reactions. They often occur in crops. The fact that you were bitten elsewhere but your old bite came back up suggests an immunological response. Cetirizine wont make much difference but the Betnova...