Food allergies are common in certain foods such as peanuts, milk and eggs, but virtually any food can cause an allergic reaction. People who are allergic to okra can develop allergies by eating or picking this vegetable; in addition, if you are allergic to okra, you may be allergic to other related foods.
Okra on the plate. (Source: RoyBkk / iStock / Getty Images) Food Allergy Physiology
Food allergies are caused by your immune system being abnormally sensitive to molecules, called antigens, Was found in food. An antigen is a compound that binds to the immune system and elicits an immune response. If you are allergic to food, some of its antigens can cause an abnormally serious immune response, because our immune system treats the antigen as a sign of foreign invaders. This results in a large amount of inflammation, which is alleviated by an antibody called IgE.
Okra allergy symptoms
Okra allergies usually appear after you have finished eating food. Symptoms of food allergies are hives, itching, mouth tingling, wheezing, stuffy nose, dizziness, fainting, hoarseness and swelling of the face, lips, throat and tongue. In rare cases, food allergies can cause allergic reactions characterized by systemic inflammation that can lead to esophageal, obstructed airways and eventually shock. The 1993 "Environmental Study" also contained a case report of two workers who developed a rash after picking okra, so the okra allergy can be expressed purely from contact with the vegetable.
Diagnosis
One way to determine if your allergic symptoms are caused by okra is to keep a diary that lists allergies and all the food you eat every day. If your symptoms are reliably exposed to okra, you may have an allergy to okra. A more definitive diagnosis can be obtained by testing that can look for the presence of IgE molecules that react with certain compounds in okra.
Treatment
The easiest way to treat allergic allergy is to avoid eating or touching okra. People who are allergic to okra may also be allergic to soups, hibiscus tea and cottonseed meal and oil because the antigens of these foods are similar to okra. In some cases, mild okra allergy can be usedHistamines and other anti-allergic drugs. If you have an allergy to okra, please consult your doctor to determine the appropriate treatment plan.
