Aunt Zhang, a type 2 diabetic patient who has long relied on insulin to control her blood sugar, walked into the director's office with a sad face.
"Director, I use this insulin so well, why do I suddenly become allergic?" Aunt Zhang's voice was full of anxiety and incomprehension.
When the director heard this, his brows frowned slightly, and then he asked gently: "Aunt Zhang, don't worry, tell me the specific situation." ”
Aunt Zhang began to say carefully: "Just a few days ago, after I injected insulin, the injection site began to be red, swollen, itchy, and wheals. I thought I was not paying attention to hygiene, but it got worse and worse in the past two days, and I started to have a rash all over my body. ”
After hearing this, the director already had a preliminary judgment in his heart, but in order to understand the situation more accurately, he decided to ask Dr. Xiao Li in the department.
"Xiao Li, tell me, what's going on with insulin allergy?" The director's gaze turned to Dr. Li, who was sorting out the medical records on the side.
Hearing this, Dr. Xiao Li immediately stood up straight and began to explain: "Insulin allergy refers to the local or systemic allergic reaction that occurs when patients are treated with insulin preparations. This reaction usually improves after stopping insulin preparations, switching to other insulins, or using allergy medications. ”
"What are the symptoms of insulin allergy?" The director asked.
Dr. Li thought for a moment and replied, "The most common symptoms are redness, swelling, itching, and wheals at the injection site, which are all manifestations of type I hypersensitivity. In severe cases, anaphylaxis, such as hives, and even anaphylactic shock, can occur. ”
"Well, that's a good point." The director nodded, "Then why did the insulin allergy occur?" ”
After thinking for a moment, Dr. Li replied, "It may be related to the patient's specific constitution, genetic factors, allergy to the added ingredients in the insulin preparation, or allergy to the human insulin molecule itself." In addition, very small amounts of biological residues left in the formulation may also cause allergies. ”
"Very well, so what should we do if we encounter a patient with insulin allergy?" The Director continued to ask questions.
Dr. Li took a deep breath and began to elaborate: "First of all, we need to ask the patient about the patient's allergy history in detail and avoid using insulin preparations that may cause allergies. Secondly, when injecting insulin, it is necessary to choose a reasonable injection method and change the injection site frequently. A warm washcloth can be applied after the injection to reduce symptoms, but care should be taken to prevent burns or skin infection. If the allergic reaction is severe, we can use allergic drugs or hormone therapy. Alternatively, changing insulin preparations or desensitizing therapy may be considered. ”
After hearing this, the director nodded with satisfaction, and then turned to Aunt Zhang: "Aunt Zhang, your situation has been explained to you very clearly by Dr. Xiao Li. Your insulin allergy can be caused by a variety of factors. But don't worry, we'll work out a treatment plan based on your specific situation. ”
After hearing this, Aunt Zhang's anxiety eased a little, but she was still a little worried: "Director, can I still use insulin in the future?" Do you have allergies every time? ”
The director smiled and comforted: "Aunt Zhang, don't worry. We'll try a different insulin preparation to see if you're still allergic. If that doesn't work, we consider other treatment options, such as desensitization therapy. In conclusion, we do our best to ensure that your treatment is both safe and effective. ”
In the following days, under the guidance of the doctor, Aunt Zhang began to try different kinds of insulin preparations. After some trying, I finally found an insulin that does not trigger allergic reactions. At the same time, the doctor also taught Aunt Zhang some tips to reduce allergic reactions, such as shaking insulin well before injection, hot compress after injection, etc.
With the joint efforts of both doctors and patients, Aunt Zhang's insulin allergy symptoms were gradually controlled. She said gratefully to the doctor, "Thank you, I thought I would never be able to use insulin again in my life!" ”
The doctors smiled and shook their heads: "Aunt Zhang, you are too polite. This is what we should do. In the future, when you use insulin, you must pay more attention to your body's reaction and give us feedback in time. This way we can better protect your safety. ”
Through this experience, Aunt Zhang has a deeper knowledge and understanding of insulin allergies. She realized that although insulin allergy is a rare adverse reaction, as long as both doctors and patients work closely together, they can find the right treatment plan to ensure that the treatment is safe and effective.
At the same time, this experience also benefited Dr. Li a lot. He deeply realized that in clinical work, it is necessary not only to be proficient in medical knowledge and skills, but also to be good at observation and thinking, and to discover and deal with patients' problems in a timely manner. Only in this way can patients be better served.
In order to let more people know about the disease of insulin allergy, Dr. Li decided to write a popular science article to share this experience and what he learned with more people. In the article, he describes in detail the symptoms, causes, and management strategies of insulin allergy, and emphasizes the importance of doctor-patient collaboration.
After the article was published, it attracted widespread attention and discussion. Many readers have left messages saying that through this article, they have a deeper understanding of insulin allergy, and they also cherish and trust the doctor's treatment advice more.
In this discussion sparked by insulin allergy, doctors and patients work together to demystify insulin allergies. They not only solve the patient's pain, but also enhance mutual trust and understanding. More importantly, they have made more people aware of the disease through popular science publicity, providing a strong guarantee for the health and safety of patients.
(Note: This article is a fictional plot and aims to popularize scientific knowledge, and actual medical decisions should be based on the advice of professional doctors and the specific situation of the patient.) ）