Tomato allergy is a food allergy which is not common. However it becomes a real big problem to people who are allergic to tomatoes. The allergic reaction seems to be because of the skin, seeds and juice. This allergy falls in Type 1 Allergy also called contact allergy. The oral allergy to tomatoes can be also due to the cross-reactivity to grass pollens and Ryegrass. Since tomatoes and potatoes are close related plants, therefore there is a slight chance of being allergic to potatoes also. Ingesting tomatoes by people having true allergy to the vegetable can have fatal results. The tomato plant belongs to the Deadly Nightshade Family. A person having tomato allergy is likely to be allergic to the other members like tobacco, egg plant and potato. Cause of Tomato Allergy The allergy is triggered by a protein found in the tomatoes. The body’s immune system considers the protein harmful and produces antibodies and some chemical-like substance called histamines. Tomato Allergy Symptoms The symptoms can be mild but in severe cases of allergies it can become life threatening. This can occur within few minutes to few hours after consuming the protein found in the tomato. There are people who can ingest products of tomatoes like its paste; however they develop severe symptoms when consuming fresh tomato. • Hives • Diarrhea • Vomiting • Skin rash Other non-threatening reactions to allergy are • Insomnia or sleeping trouble • Fatigue • Heartburn • Moodiness • constipation • mimic arthritis • canker sores • swelling of the face and lips • migraines • wheezing Tomato Allergy Test The tomato allergy test is done by blood or skin test which can help in finding the allergen that triggers the allergic reaction. Th... ... middle of paper ... ...s in reducing the swelling of the skin. Place ice cubes in a bag and pressed it against the lips or the swelled area. • Tea bags can also be used after cooling on the swelled portion of the skin. Repeating this several times will help in reducing the swelling of lips. Home remedy for tomato allergy that treats migraines • Using primrose oil to massage the forehead is highly beneficial for migraines. • Consuming a mixture prepared from carrot juice, beet or cucumber juice works effectively on migraines. The best way of treating any kind of allergy is have a well-balanced diet and also exercise regularly. This will help in building the immune system. Nevertheless of all the home remedies for tomato allergy mentioned above it is always better to call the doctor if the condition worsen so as to avoid further complication that may result in anaphylactic shock.
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There are many allergic reactions that come with food allergies. The main one is called anaphylaxis. This fatal reaction is a violent allergic reaction that occurs thought the body causing nausea, vomiting, swelling, chest pain, choking and collapse.
True food allergies are rare. The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) estimates that only 2% of the adult population of the United States is allergic to foods. Further, only eight foods cause 90% of all food allergic reactions. They are milk, egg, wheat, peanut, soy, tree nuts, fish and shellfish (Food Allergy Network). Many reactions to foods are really intolerance (reaction of the metabolism due to a chemical deficiency) rather than allergy (reaction of the immune system). Many infant allergies, which are later outgrown, are thought to be the result of immature immune systems. However, other allergies become stronger as the person ages and inadvertently becomes more exposed. One report on KCBS radio indicated there may be a link between mothers who ate peanuts during pregnancy and their children’s subsequent allergies.
a much bigger health challenge than once thought. Roughly one in twenty-five Americans are now believed to be affected by one or more food allergies." (Gordon 11) Further statistics online reveal
Corn and soy: are other common allergens. Soy in the form of soy lecithin and corn as corn syrup are popular ingredients found in chocolates.
Allergies are hypersensitive immune responses to substances that either enter or come in contact with the body. In layman's terms allergies are, a food or natural substance. These include pollen, ragweed, peanuts, shellfish and pet dander are recognized by the immune system as a threat.
Heat and cold - either an ice pack or warm towel may alleviate pain and swelling in the affected area.
First, “What are food allergies”? , food allergies are when the body overreacts and become highly sensitive to
Allergic reactions to strawberries are commonly manifested as rashes and itching, especially when the fruit touches the skin around the mouth. Occasionally, however, severe reactions may occur, involving swelling in the throat. Other symptoms include hives in the body and worsening of asthma or eczema.
In the United States, over three million people are diagnosed with food allergies every year, and over 50 million people have an allergy to some type of food. This number includes one in every 13 children. Most people are born with their allergies; however, allergies can develop at any age, and that is what happened to me. I developed an allergy when I was 14 years old. It was then that some troubling and deleterious side effects started happening to me. When people develop food allergies, their immune systems overreact to normally harmless food proteins. (foodallergy.org). These attacks can affect people in a multitude of ways; they can cause hives, difficulty in breathing, stomach aches, and many more symptoms.
Human race is known to have developed numerous allergies to various known and unknown allergens. An extreme allergic reaction which can be “life-threatening”. (Mydr.com.au, 2014) is referred to as Anaphylaxis.It is a “medical emergency”(Lloyd & Sisman,2013).Statistics indicate that maximum deaths occur due to allergic reactions of various medicines. The other causative agents can be insects, food, latex, hair dye, etc(Lloyd & Sisman,2013). The most common trigger to stimulate anaphylaxis among children are food products such as peanuts, dairy, seafood etc. Exposure to any of these allergens can result in severe anaphylactic attack within 20 minutes.(Australian Resuscitation council, 2012).However the doctors discuss the history of symptoms occurring in children suffering with peanut allergy before declaring them to be anaphylactic and prescribing medication. (Unknown, 2014). Symptoms of anaphylaxis may occur in varied forms depending upon the severty of the reaction. For instance in mild cases swelling of lips, eyes or face occurs along with hives, rash, tingling of mouth and vomitting accompanied with abdominal pain. Nevertheless in extreme conditions the former symptoms may be accompanied with noisy breathing, wheezing, hoarseness and unconsciousness. (Lloyd & Sisman,2013).
When an allergen enters the body, selected plasma B cells produce allergen-specific immunoglobulin E(IgE). In Type I hypersensitivity, allergens bind to IgE on the membranes of basophils and mast cells, stimulating them to release preformed mediators like histamine, tryptase and others. This chemicals trigger glandular secretion and capillary permeability, causing clinical signs of local edema, mucus hypersecretion, congestion, watery eyes, and itchiness. It also produces smooth muscle spasms causing bronchospasms, vomiting,
Some of the common allergens that disrupt the immune system are animal dander, molds, and dust mites. When you first come into contact with these allergens, your immune system treats the allergen as an invader and mobilizes an attack. The immune system does this by generating large amounts of a type of antibody (a disease-fighting protein) specific to the particular allergen you're allergic to. In the case of pollen allergy, the antibody is specific for each type of pollen: one antibody may be produced to react against oak pollen and another against ragweed pollen. This antibody attaches itself to certain cells in your body. The next time you come into contact with the allergen, the allergen attaches to the antibody like a key fitting into a lock, causing the release of powerful inflammatory chemicals, including histamine. These chemicals move into various parts of your body, such as your respiratory system, to cause allergy symptoms including runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing, among others.
Allergens can also cause itchy, watery, irritated eyes. The irritation can cause the eyes to become red. Allergies can be extremely irritating and annoying, but there is treatment that is available and you can get it over the counter. These medications are called antihistamines, which can help to alleviate many of the symptoms caused by allergens. Keep in mind that there are some side effects when taking antihistamines. Antihistamines can you to feel tired and weak. If you are extremely sensitive to allergens, in particular, hay fever then you can receive allergy injections to help your body produce antibodies against pollen before your body has a chance to react to it. Allergies typically last about a week, and are more prevalent in the Spring and Summer time. You may experience tiredness or weakness, and maybe some body aches. Headaches, runny and stuffy nose, as well as, sneezing are very common reactions to experience when you are having a reaction to allergens. Again, try an antihistamine to alleviate the symptoms or check with a medical professional to see if you need to receive
An allergy is a “reaction from the immune system to something that is usually harmless” (“What Is An Allergy?”) . The “triggers” scientifically known as “allergens”(“What Is An