Why am I suddenly allergic to fruit?

Question

I have never been allergic to fruit but now when I eat certain fruits like kiwi or pineapple...I get an reaction to it. My mouth and ears immediately turn itchy. I have eaten fruit like this for years? Does anyone understand this?

Answer 1

I have the exact same thing! I started getting allergic to any fruit with a nut in the middle (nectarine, peach, cherry, and even apple), I get an itchy mouth, and my ears itch, and sometimes my throat swells too, which is scary. I developed this about 3 years ago, I would say, and I am 31 now. I used to eat fruit like this all the time.

I got tested for allergies at the hospital, and found I was allergic to birch pollen, which apparently is why I am suddenly allergic to all these fruits. The doctor knew before he even tested me because of the fruit allergy. It is called 'oral allergy syndrome', this itching mouth, and unfortunately it can just appear as you get older. It is possible to go and have regular injections to desensitise yourself, if it is bothering you that much, but that has to be done over a long period of time, and I chose not to bother.

I can still eat bananas, grapes, and oranges, and all those fruits I am allergic to are fine when cooked, as it alters the allergen, and in things like yoghurt and ice-cream, or tinned.

Bad luck, is all I can say. Get yourself tested, and see what your doctor can do for you.

Answer 2

You've become allergic to birch pollen, and apples and some other fruits contain molecules that are similar enough to those in birch pollen to cause an allergic reaction. Go to an allergist and see if they have any treatment recommendations, this may respond to allergy shots or medication.

Answer 3

You are eating highly acidic fruits and this reaction is because you now have so much acid in your system. I get this in the spring because I am so hungry for the fresh stuff. It will decrease if you eat some other fruits that are not so acidic. You will also get this from fresh tomatoes but so far I haven't gotten ill from it just a tenderness in the mouth.

Answer 4

It is common to grow out of allergies and it is common to develop allergies over age. For example, I never used to be allergic to watermelon and now I am. The best bet is to make an appointment to see an allergy doc and get tested to make sure you aren't allergic to anything else because severe reactions can lead to more serious side effects.

Answer 5

Some people, especially women, develop allergies in their 20s and 30s. I grew up with dogs and when I was about 27, my own dog started to give me allergic reactions.

I'd suggest going to an Allergist, who can help you figure out what allergies you have. It is especially important to do this if you have food allergies.

Answer 6

cuz ur growing and ur body cant handle that due to hormonal changes (yea sounds wierd, but true). it may just be a seasonal thing with the fruits making it worse, even if you are not allergic to the weather. just to make sure, see a doctor. he can tell you better than i can.

Answer 7

Nobody understands all of the humsn body. This is no different from someone becoming a diabetic or getting over asthma

Answer 8

there is something in the fruit that your body cannot handle. your body chemistry is constantly changing and it is a common occurrence.

Answer 9

Your body changes as you age and this just may be one of those changes. I dont know for sure but that would be my guess.

Answer 10

uve probably developed an allergy towards citric acid