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It could look like any other allergic reaction, of which symptoms may include:
Hives and generalized itching
Nausea, vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain or cramping
Skin redness
Nasal congestion
Cough
Many people on this site have also said that their lips swell up if they eat fish they are allergic to.
You should also be aware of anaphylaxis, a potentially deadly allergic reaction that can have the same symptoms listed above, but may also lead to:
* Difficulty breathing * Wheezing * Abnormal (high-pitched) breathing sounds * Confusion * Slurred speech * Rapid or weak pulse * Blueness of the skin (cyanosis), including the lips or nail beds * Fainting , light-headedness , dizziness * Anxiety, panic of a sense of "impending doom" * Heart palpitations
Generally, a shot of epinephrine as soon as anaphylaxis symptoms come on if the first, best and almost only treatment.