...after I eat pineapple? Not only does it hurt, but I also am unable to taste anything for hours afterward. Is this normal? Is there something wrong with my tongue? The pineapple I've been eating?
Thanks in advance for your help!
2006-11-09 14:38:09 · 12 answers · asked by Natalia 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
This happens to me too if I eat a lot of (fresh) pineapple and particularly chew on the core.
I did some research at the time that it happened to me first and discovered that it was the acid in the pineapple that was doing it.
Not too harmful I don't think (though I wouldn't do it daily).
Everything in moderation. Numb tongue is probably a sign of overdoing it a bit.
:)
2006-11-09 14:48:12 · answer #1 · answered by Janickus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a mild allergic reaction to the pineapple and in most cases does not require medical treatment. It is best to avoid pineapple. Sometimes cooking will reduce the effects but if not, try using an antihistamine to relieve the symptoms.
2006-11-09 14:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by Harley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't anything wrong at all! Pineapples naturally have a lot of citric acid, and your taste buds are kind of shocked by it. It hurts because of all the acid in it. The taste of them is very strong and tends to stay for a while, which is part of why you don't taste anything for several hours.
2006-11-09 14:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by stratocaster lover 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you may be having an allergic reaction to pineapple. My mother get's the exact same symptoms when she eats uncooked pears and apples. I'd stay away from the fruit, as there could be a chance that this continues to develop into a worse reaction, like swelling of the throat. You probably want to get this evaluated by an allergen specialist; your regular doctor can refer you to one.
2006-11-09 14:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by Ms. Lissa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Next time try cutting off the eyes on the pineapple you will find the problen reducing to a great extent.
2006-11-09 14:44:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are probably allergic to pineapples. the same thing happens to me and i am allergic to pineapples. the only thing to to stop it is stop eating them.
2006-11-09 14:42:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pineapple and tomatoes are high in acid. I love pinapple and I get sores on my mouth from the acid. drink and rinse your mouth with water to help with that or dilute the juice.
2006-11-09 14:47:40 · answer #7 · answered by Autumn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same thing happens to my tongue.but only when the pineapple is fresh
2006-11-09 14:46:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could you be allergic to pineapple that has never happened with me.
2006-11-09 14:40:07 · answer #9 · answered by conundrum_dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like allergic reaction to me
2006-11-09 14:39:45 · answer #10 · answered by Marsha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋