This is an automatically translated article.
What is a legume allergy and why should you care? The answers to those two questions can have an important impact on your health, or the health of someone in your family.
1. What is an allergy to legumes?
Allergy to legume aka Lupine. Legumes belong to the same plant family as peanuts. For many people, eating legumes or legume-based ingredients such as flour is safe. But there are reports in the medical literature of allergic reactions to lupine, some of which can be serious.
Reactions can include anaphylaxis (a severe reaction to an allergen that can include shock), which is life-threatening and can happen very quickly. Allergens are substances, such as lupine, that can cause allergic reactions.
As with most food allergens, people can develop an allergy to lupine over time. However, for people with pre-existing legume allergies, eating lupine may cause an allergic reaction on first contact. Studies show that people who are allergic to peanuts, in particular, seem to be more likely to be allergic to lupine. While many parents know how to find and avoid peanut ingredients in the diet of a child with a peanut allergy, they may not know what lupine is or whether it is a possible ingredient. harm their children or not.
2. Signs of an allergy
Symptoms of an allergy can appear quickly. These can include a rash (also called hives or urticaria) anywhere on the body, or a tingling or itchy feeling in the mouth. Allergy symptoms for many people are mild, but in rare cases severe symptoms occur.
More serious symptoms of a food allergy may include:
- Swelling in the face, throat or mouth
- Difficulty breathing
- Severe asthma
- Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting
Severe allergies than this is anaphylactic shock. In severe cases, blood pressure can drop drastically (anaphylaxis). The person may become weak and flaccid and may have a feeling that something terrible is happening. This can lead to collapse and unconsciousness. In rare cases, death from a food allergy can occur.
Khó thở là một trong các triệu chứng nghiêm trọng của dị ứng thực phẩm
3. Legumes are often allergic
Peanuts: Peanuts are a common cause of allergic reactions, especially in children, and reactions can be serious. According to experts, the number of people with peanut allergies who react to other types of beans is relatively small. Care is needed, but most people with peanut allergies find that they can tolerate other legumes without problems.
Soy: Allergy to soy is uncommon compared to allergies to milk, eggs, peanuts, and fish.
Peanut allergy: Seeds from certain varieties of lupine are grown for food. They can be eaten whole or can be crushed to form lupine powder, which can be used in baked goods such as cakes, pies, pancakes, and in pasta.
4. What to do if you have a legume allergy?
If you suspect you have a legume allergy it is important to see your GP as soon as possible. Some GPs have a clear understanding of allergies, but allergies are a specialized topic and your doctor may need to refer you to an allergy clinic.
Your doctor will discuss your symptoms and medical history in detail. A blood test can help make the most accurate diagnosis. If your reaction can be severe, doctors will give you an emergency shot of adrenaline.
Người bị dị ứng cây họ đậu nên gặp bác sĩ để được thăm khám và điều trị kịp thời
When suffering from asthma, it is necessary to notify the doctor so that it can be controlled to avoid complications and especially death.
Customers who need allergy testing can go to Vinmec International General Hospital to be checked and detected disease in time. Vinmec International General Hospital is a high-quality medical facility in Vietnam with a team of highly qualified medical professionals, well-trained, domestic and foreign, and experienced.
A system of modern and advanced medical equipment, possessing many of the best machines in the world, helping to detect many difficult and dangerous diseases in a short time, supporting the diagnosis and treatment of doctors the most effective. The hospital space is designed according to 5-star hotel standards, giving patients comfort, friendliness and peace of mind.
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
