Hi doctor I have a question. So lately I ve been eating chocolate and it s been a long time cuz i really don t care for it but anyways ever since I ve been eating chocolate in been getting bumps in my mouth and some kinda skin rash on my left arm with bumps. Is it possible I m allergic to coco?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As per your history and the clinical presentation it looks like you are allergic to chocolates. To confirm that you have to test your blood for absolute eosinophil count (AEC) and confirm whether there is any allergic manifestations in your body. If there is elevated AEC, you need to undergo patch test for the suspected allergen and confirm whether there is any allergic reaction for chocolates. If there is an allergic reaction you need to avoid the chocolates otherwise you will get the symptoms when ever consume the chocolates. Thank you.