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Home / News / Lifestyle News / 5 unusual food allergies you didn't know about
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5 unusual food allergies you didn't know about

5 unusual food allergies you didn't know about
Written by Lahari Basu
Expert opinion by Dr Akanksha Saxena
Jun 08, 2022, 12:55 pm 3 min read
5 unusual food allergies you didn't know about
Have you ever heard of beer allergy? (Photo credit: Pixabay)

When our immune system reacts abnormally to something we consume, it is called a food allergy. We may have come across at least one person allergic to peanuts, dairy, or wheat. However, having trouble digesting something, may not necessarily be an allergy. Our bodies might not handle a certain food well, causing indigestion. If it doesn't involve the immune system, it's not an allergy.

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Here is what our expert says
  • Immune response to an antigen that is harmless to others is called an allergy.
  • One can be allergic to chemicals, pollen, dust, and various types of food.
  • Allergies are identified by a set of symptoms that present on exposure to antigen every time.
  • With successive exposure, the intensity of symptoms may change. Food allergy is difficult to identify as it initially presents like indigestion.
#1
Water

This is the worst of all forms of food allergies. Water constitutes about 70% of our body, and being allergic to it is a major concern for those unlucky persons. There are very few recorded cases of Aquagenic urticaria, but when their skin comes in contact with water they get hives and blisters! When the body is dry, the symptoms fade within an hour.

#2
Caffeine

Imagine a cup of your favorite coffee choking you or giving you rashes! That is exactly what people with caffeine allergies experience. Those with caffeine allergies may get severe anaphylaxis like hypotension nausea, dizziness, and wheezing. Consult a doctor and await the diagnosis to know if it's intolerance or an allergy. Caffeine is also found in several energy drinks and tea.

#3
Mango

Allergy to mangoes is often linked to latex allergy. The presence of a substance called urushiol on mango skin can cause allergic reactions. If you have ever had a reaction to poison ivy or poison oak, avoid eating mangoes. Rashes are common, but a severe reaction might lead to changes in blood pressure, and difficulty breathing, which usually happens after eating the peel.

#4
Beer

The main ingredient in beer is water, and then there's yeast, malted barley, preservatives, and flavor additives. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, you will be allergic to beer. Symptoms of beer allergy include sneezing, wheezing, flushing, nausea, etc which may occur within two hours of consumption. You may consider changing the brand. If you still get symptoms, visit a doctor.

#5
Red meat

Some people are allergic to red meats like beef, pork, and lamb. However, it is rare and difficult to identify. In the US, red meat allergy is linked to a bite from a Lone Star tick, a parasite found in the meat. Some children allergic to milk may also be allergic to meat. Only a medical practitioner can identify this condition after certain tests.

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Lahari Basu
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Having worked in the media industry for six years, Lahari currently writes Lifestyle stories for NewsBytes. Before this, she worked with Microsoft News and Dainik Bhaskar group. An avid traveller, home cook, crocheter, and movie buff, Lahari is always on the lookout for good food, colourful yarns, innovative and thoughtful cinema, and cats! With words as a weapon, nature as strength, optimism as fuel, and an undying thirst for discovery, she is out on a lifelong journey to seek and experience the unknown.
Dr Akanksha Saxena
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Dr. Akanksha Saxena is a Consultant ENT, Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon with her own setup by the name of ENT360 | Preonco. She has previously worked at renown institutes like Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital, Rohini, Delhi, Amrita Hospital, Kochi and Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bengaluru
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