Allergy treatment in Patong

Allergic reactions have a habit of arriving at the worst moment. An unfamiliar dish with hidden shellfish, an insect you did not see, a new medicine, or something in the sea. Allergy treatment in Patong is available around the clock at our clinic on Prachanukroh Road, and for anything beyond a mild rash, being seen quickly makes a real difference.

Know which reactions are an emergency

Read this part first. Call an ambulance or get to a hospital immediately if there is difficulty breathing, wheezing, swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, tightness in the chest or throat, dizziness or fainting, or a rash spreading rapidly over the whole body.

That is anaphylaxis, and it can develop within minutes. If you carry an adrenaline auto-injector, use it and then seek help. Do not wait to see whether it settles by itself, and do not drive yourself.

Everything short of that, we treat directly and quickly.

Food allergies and reactions

Thai cooking uses shellfish, fish sauce, peanuts and sesame widely, often in dishes where you would not expect them. Language differences make this harder, and a reassuring nod does not always mean the kitchen understood the question.

Reactions usually show as hives, itching, swelling around the lips or eyes, stomach cramps or vomiting. We treat with antihistamines, and with steroids or an injection where the reaction is more marked. Then we talk through what likely caused it and how to ask about ingredients here in a way that gets a reliable answer.

Insect bites and stings

Mosquitoes, sandflies, ants and centipedes all bite here, and some people react far more strongly than others. A bite that swells to the size of a golf ball, becomes hot and itches for days is a strong local reaction rather than an infection, though the two can look similar and can also occur together.

We settle the reaction with antihistamines and steroid cream, and treat infection if the skin has been broken and bacteria have got in. Scratching is what turns a bite into an infected wound, so we take the itch seriously.

Sea life reactions

Jellyfish stings, coral contact and sea lice all provoke skin reactions along this coast, particularly in the rainy season when currents bring more of it inshore. Some people get a delayed rash a day or two later, which is confusing if you have forgotten you were in the water.

We treat the pain and the reaction, clean anything embedded in the skin, and watch for infection, which is common with coral in particular.

Medicine and skin allergies

Reactions to antibiotics, painkillers and other medicines are common. If a rash appears after starting something new, stop taking it and come in. Bring the packet with you.

We also see contact reactions to sunscreen, insect repellent, hair products and jewellery, and heat rash, which is not an allergy at all but is easily mistaken for one in this climate.

What treatment involves

The doctor examines you, works out how severe the reaction is, and asks what you were exposed to and when. Mild cases are treated with antihistamines and creams. Moderate reactions often need steroids, and an injection works faster than tablets when you are already uncomfortable.

You leave with a clear explanation of what happened, medicine to continue, and advice on what to avoid. If we think you should carry an adrenaline auto-injector, we will tell you plainly and explain why.

Common questions about allergy treatment in Patong

How quickly does treatment work?

An antihistamine injection usually begins to settle things within thirty minutes. Tablets take longer.

Can you do allergy testing?

We can arrange blood testing for common allergens. Testing during an active severe reaction is not useful, so it is done afterwards.

Can a doctor come to my hotel?

Yes for mild and moderate reactions. For breathing difficulty or throat swelling, call an ambulance instead.

How much does treatment cost?

It depends on whether you need tablets, an injection or a drip. Message us and we will quote first.

Can I still fly?

Usually once the reaction has settled. If the airline wants confirmation, we can issue a fit to fly certificate.