After reading the title above, you would wonder how the carrots and do not believe that we have known as one of the healthy vegetables that can cause allergies, but that's the reality, in fact almost 25% of the population in Europe experiencing allergic to carrots.
Have you ever heard of an allergy to pollen? Allergic reaction allergic reactions similar to carrot pollen. Here is the pollen powder is still attached to fruits and vegetables. Allergic reactions usually occur after eating vegetables, nuts and certain fruits. And objectives of this allergy is the mouth area.
If you are allergic to pollen, then maybe you too can be allergic to carrots. This is due to the structural similarities between pollen proteins with carrots. Foods that contain pollen and not cooked or raw carrots which can cause allergic reactions. To cook it, it will destroy the allergenic proteins in carrots, so it is safe for consumption. However, although the carrots are cooked, still there are some people who remain allergic. If it were so, prevention and treatment is the only thing that could be done. The following are some of the signs and symptoms of allergy raw carrots in adults and children.
Signs and Symptoms of Carrot Allergy in Adults
body areas affected by allergies carrots are:
- Digestive system, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, constipation and abdominal cramps.
- Skin, with symptoms such as itching of the skin, and bump-bump like a mosquito bite, a red rash and eczema.
- Respiratory system with symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and nasal congestion.
- Mouth, with symptoms such as burning sensation in the lips and mouth, swelling of the lips, tongue and mouth, Itching of the lips, tongue, throat and palate, hoarseness and a tingling sensation in the mouth.
In extreme conditions, the patient will experience symptoms Anafilaksisdengan difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, unconsciousness, increased heart rate, dizziness, anxiety and confusion, even coma and death. These symptoms usually appear rapidly within a few minutes if the patient does not get medical attention. Signs and Symptoms of Carrot Allergy In Infants When the baby's immune system detects the presence of hazardous substances, the allergic reaction occurs. The immune system starts to produce antibodies to protect infants from more exposure. However, because too often exposed exposure, antibodies against the allergens causing allergic reactions. Common symptoms that appear in infants after carrot consumption is:
- Nausea
- Throw up
- Excess gas after each new meal
- Constipation
- Wheezing
- Red and watery eyes
- Nasal congestion or a runny nose
- Swelling of the face, lips and tongue
- Closing in throat
- Itching
It is advisable to give carrots that have been cooked for babies aged 7 months and grated wortelmentah when it was 10 months old. Also consult with your pediatrician before you give carrots or potentially allergenic foods to your child. You also must be able to distinguish between allergies and digestive disorders. Some children have certain digestive disorders because they can not tolerate certain foods, while some of them are actually allergic to some foods. To determine whether it is allergies or digestive disorders can be determined through various tests. Tips for Preventing and Treating Allergies Carrots The easiest way to prevent allergies is to avoid the consumption of carrots carrots at all. Sometimes, when you are standing near the stove and inhale the steam carrots are cooked, you can feel a sore throat, shortness of breath and difficulty swallowing. If the eye is exposed to the vapors can cause red eye or conjunctivitis. So try to keep away from the carrots are cooked. Another thing you can do is to read food labels, whether or not there is content of carrots. To treat allergies, you can take an antihistamine or visit your doctor for further consultation.
