is an accerated heart rate normal during an allergic reaction?

[misdee]

anyone know?

[chapswalking]

accelerated?
yes, but it would depend on the severity of the reaction.
I would not expect to see it on someone who was just having a local reaction to an insect bite. but it would be a potential indicaition that the wholl body is taking part in the reaction.
what sort of alergy?

[misdee]

yes accelerated.

dd1 heart rate was fast on sunday when she had an allergic reaction. they didnt say how fast it was, but did look a bit surprised. dd1 had swelling of the lips and thumbs, plus was feeling a little breathless.

[chapswalking]

When the body has an allergic reaction histamine and adrenaline are released into the blood stream. the adrenaline would cause the fast heart rate. sounds like a pretty serious reaction.

[misdee]

still not serious enough for us to be re-referred to allergy clinic

[chapsmum]

I would say it was.