Posted on October 13, 2009 in Types of Allergies
Beef allergy is caused due to certain proteins present in the beef. Beef allergies can be serious, resulting in hives, breathlessness, dizziness, and abdominal pain etc. People with dairy allergy are at high risk of beef allergy. This is because milk and beef have common proteins, which can trigger an allergic reaction.
Most proteins which cause beef allergy are destroyed by heating or cooking. So, a well-cooked beef has less chances of causing an allergy. However, some proteins are not destroyed and can cause an allergic reaction.
Symptoms of Beef Allergy:
- Hives
- Rashes
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Tightness in throat
- Breathlessness
- Dizziness
Beef can trigger severe allergic reaction, often putting the patient at risk of anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction, accompanied by breathlessness, dizziness, low blood pressure and it can be fatal. In case of such symptoms, epinephrine should be administered immediately to prevent the complications due to the reaction. The patient should be taken the the ER immediately.
If you suspect that you have beef allergy, do consult your doctor or an allergist to get yourself tested. Blood test (RAST) and skin prick test are the two tests which are conducted to test for allergy.
Preventing Beef Allergy:
If you have beef allergy, complete avoidance of beef in all forms is recommended. While eating out, you can inquire about the ingredients and choose the dishes which do not contain beef. While cooking at home, be careful of cross-contamination which can result in an allergy. Moreover, it is very important to carry a self-injectable epinephrine all the time.
If you experience any of the allergy symptoms after eating beef, do consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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