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Symptoms of Allergic Reactions during Massage                   
Nothing is as scary as having a client develop allergic reactions when receiving services in your spa especially if it is your first experience. You do not know what step to take in such a situation. The most important thing is to understand what the symptoms of an allergic reaction are so that you will not get confused when you encounter such a scenario. Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction are:

• Hives: These are bumps or wheals that will suddenly appear on a client’s skin.
• Itching: the client may start feeling itchy all of a sudden as you carry on with the massage.
• Rashes: This is where the skin suddenly turns reddish, itchy and then scales develop.
• Weakness: The client may suddenly feel weak all over her body which is also a sign of an allergic reaction
• Nausea and vomiting: During the massage, you may get to a point where the client vomits or feels nauseous but the vomit will not come forth. This is also a sign of an allergic reaction.
• Dizziness: A client may all of a sudden feel dizzy and unable to coordinate as you get on with the massage. This is also a sign of an allergic reaction.
• Difficulty in breathing: A severe allergic reaction may make the client unable to breathe properly.
• Yellowing of the skin or eye: Some clients will suddenly develop a change in skin color where it turns yellow all of a sudden.

It is important to ask your client if he is allergic to any substance before you start the massage session. If he is not sure, you will apply a test patch on a small part of the client’s body to test if he will react. If there are no signs of allergy, you can then get on with the massage. Some allergic reactions like yellowing of skin and difficulty in breathing will require medical attention if they get very severe.
 
 

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