how can you tell if your allergic to peanuts?

Question

i know i have a few allergies but what are some signs that might show that i am or that i am not allergic to peanuts..?

Answer 1

Peanut allegies are very dangerous. I should know, I have a peanut allergy. Well anyways, you can get tested by an allergist and they can do either a blood or skin test. I would not eat one incase you have an anaphylatic reaction which is very BAD. If you remember when you ate the peanuts, if you had itching, sneezing, hives, rashes, trouble breathing, vomiting, etc. then you probably are allergic to peanuts. I hope you find out you do not have the allergy.

Answer 2

Usually peanut allergies are violent. Most people that are allergic to peanuts will know immediately they are allergic. Your throat might close up, you might vomit, etc... Also, if you have a food allergy that isn't apparent and severe, it probably won't hurt you if you aren't noticing.
But I would suggest asking your doctor, they can test you for all sorts of allergies without hurting you. :)

Answer 3

Any reactions when you touch or eat foods that have peanuts or peanut oil in them, obviously. Otherwise you can get an allergy test at your doctor to find out what you're allergic to.

Answer 4

i'm allergic to strawberries, or perhaps when I take Claritin, and Benadryl, I nonetheless have a mushy reaction. Peanut allergic reactions are commonly extreme and that i've got common a baby who could no longer additionally be interior the comparable construction with peanuts whilst he replaced into on hypersensitivity drugs. i could be slightly suspicious of her approximately that, yet even nevertheless it relies upon on the severity of her reactions to peanuts. A small reaction must be easily dealt with by ability of claritin and despite else.

Answer 5

Don't fool around with peanut allergies ... go to a doctor and get tested - some people have had severe reactions.

Answer 6

Allergy to peanuts is extremely severe, and sensitivity to peanuts is so high that even a kiss from somebody who has eaten a peanut butter sandwich has resulted in death.

Answer 7

Not every person who's allergic has as strong a reaction. Some people will have a slight reaction, like a scratchy, irritated throat and others will have a full blown anaphalactic reaction with their throat completely swelling to a point where their airway closes. You need a "scratch test" by your Dr. Its actually really simple, quick and isn't dangerous.

Answer 8

you're allergic to peanuts, if after eating it you develop rashes on some parts of your body. or to some people, serious reactions (anaphylactic) can occur from this type of allergy. they will have trouble breathing and may have extreme itchiness (pruritus). this anaphylactic reaction is life threatening and treated as a medical emergency.

Answer 9

most kids that i work with and are allergic to peanut butter usually get hives as a reaction when in contact with the peanut butter itself or eating it. the symptoms will vary and maybe this one symptom does not happen to everyone therefore i would advise you to talk to your doc and see what other possible symptoms are possible or visit medlineplus.com and webmd.com for more info

Answer 10

I'll tell you what not to do (or if you wish, at your own expense do) to find out if you're alergic to peanuts:
- try them.

that's the only way people I know have found out. you should probably ask a nurse or doctor, they might be able to do some tests.