Posted on April 28, 2008 in Latest News
Have you ever felt any kind of tingle in your lips and has your chest constricted while you bite into an Italian sandwich or a pizza? It actually happens to a very small number of people but there are some people who are allergic to tomato. The above mentioned symptoms are exactly what occur in case of tomato allergies.
Since tomato allergies are less known among people but it does not imply that tomato allergy is less severe comparing with the other hyped food allergies. Instead, tomato allergies can be dangerous if it remains unnoticed for a long time.
Some Important Information about Tomato Allergies
To treat the allergies you always need to diagnose it first. For detecting tomato allergies you can abide by the tips mentioned below.
- First you need to recognize the difference between allergy and food intolerance. An allergy to tomato is actually very rare and caused by the histamine reaction to a particular protein that is more commonly found in the skin, seeds and juice of the tomato.
- You need to observe that when the symptoms occur. Generally food allergies symptoms get revealed immediately after the food is taken.
- You need to take note of that whether the symptoms are becoming worse with every exposure to tomatoes.
- You need to avoid fresh tomatoes if after taking it you are experiencing some allergic reactions.
- Tomato allergies are close related with potato allergies. If you have tomato allergies then chances are maximum that you can develop potato allergies too. This type of allergy is called as contact allergy.
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July 30th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
i have found that i have an allergy to tomatos..however, not the ususal reaction. Instead of nasal symptoms, I break out on my face around the nose and chin areas (bad). Now, my son has the same reaction when he eats items such as ketchup and speghetti sauce. What’s a person to do. Internal medications don’t work! I’ve learned to monitor what I eat, but my son loves “Red” food. What do you suggest?