Every time i eat raw vegetables my lips break out with sores and they itch and sometimes burn,?

Question

I'm fine eating vegetables that are cooked but raw my lips break out and sometimes my stomach gets a raw feeling the vegetables that i react to most are carrots, celery, green beans, all sorts of lettuce , and i just found out today onions but if i cook the vegetables im fine ...what is this????

Answer 1

It could be that you are having a reaction to something that is put on the vegtables like a preservative.'with the step of cooking it might be removing this.

Or you could just have an allergy to vegtables. In either case, since you are having symptoms around your mouth you probablly need to see someone. Most reactions around the mouth can lead to more serious issues.

If you experience swelling, hives, wheezing get to a doctor. Also mention that you are having digestive sysmptoms- these are classic allergic reation signs as well.

Answer 2

You may have an allergy to those types of vegetables, I would check with a doctor and have some tests done. It may very well be a reaction to the chemicals they use on them, insecticides and pesticides, etc. Are you thoroughly washing those vegetables before eating them?....Raw really is the best way to eat most of them if you can or only slightly cooked, but they need to be washed well...

Answer 3

It is called oral allergy syndrome. I used to be allergic to most raw fruits and vegetables. I would break out in a rash if I just got the juice on my skin. It is linked with pollen allergies. After I was on allergy desensitation shots for five years, my allergy to raw fruits and vegetables went away! Now I can eat salad and watermelon.

Answer 4

Building on PennyPinchers below comment...

Pls find an Allergy Article for your Review / Consideration.

Bon Appetit

Itchy Mouth may be tied to Produce, Ragweed

Aug. 2006--Does your mouth or throat become itchy after eating fresh fruits or vegetables during this time of the year? For the 36 million people suffering from ragweed allergies, it is important to know about pollen-food syndrome, also known as Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), caused by allergens such as ragweed, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).

Each year, ragweed begins to bloom around August 15. "The pollen released from ragweed is the airborne allergen most responsible for the onslaught of allergy symptoms at this time of year," said Suzanne S. Teuber, MD, FAAAAI, chair of the AAAAI's Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee. "In addition to sneezing and itchy, watery eyes, and symptoms of OAS, ragweed allergies can take a heavy toll on the allergy sufferer's quality of life."

Oral allergy syndrome results from a cross-reactivity reaction between allergy antibodies directed towards pollen proteins with similar proteins that are found in other parts of plants. Itchiness of the mouth and throat with mild angiodema (swelling) immediately after eating fresh fruits or vegetables are common symptoms of OAS. Individuals with ragweed allergies might experience these symptoms when consuming foods such as:

· Banana
· Cucumber
· Melon
· Zucchini
· Sunflower seeds
· Chamomile tea
· Echinacea

Oral allergy syndrome is also common in people with birch tree pollen allergies. Foods that can trigger a reaction in people with this allergy are:

· Peach
· Apple
· Pear
· Cherry
· Carrot
· Hazelnut
· Kiwi
· Almonds

Generally, cooking the food will eliminate a reaction, but not always. Sometimes, it is possible for the OAS to induce severe throat swelling or even a systemic reaction in a person who is highly allergic or is allergic to the stable proteins in the food.

When to see a Physician

The AAAAI's How the Allergist/Immunologist Can Help: Consultation and Referral Guidelines Citing the Evidence provide information to assist patients and health care professionals.

Patients should see a Physician if they:

· Have prolonged or severe symptoms of rhinitis.
· Have symptoms interfering with quality of life and/or ability to function.
· Have experienced allergic symptoms (urticaria, angiodema, itch, wheezing, gastrointestinal responses) in association with food exposure.
· Have limited their diet based upon perceived adverse reactions to foods or additives.
· Experience an itchy mouth from raw fruits and vegetables.
· Have found medications to be ineffective or have had adverse reactions to medications.
· Are a child with allergic rhinitis, because immunotherapy may potentially prevent the development of asthma.