Whenever I eat peanuts, or pretty much any other nut in general, the back of my tongue starts to swell up a little, my throat becomes scratchy and the back of my mouth becomes irritating. Is this a nut allergy? Does anyone else get the same symptoms when they eat nuts?
2007-11-08 03:47:53 · 14 answers · asked by . 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Possibly...if you want to know for sure, talk to your doctor about it, and ask for a referral to a specialist, whom will be able to tell you if you have an allergy, and what you are allergic to. Among other things, this will involve blood tests, which can tell you if there might have been something in your diet (or in the nuts) that shouldn't have been.
Incidentally, allergies are not something to laugh over. They can be fatal. I can think of a dozen cases in the last 20 years or so of people dying due to an allergen - in several cases, before the allergen had been swallowed!
2007-11-08 03:53:09 · answer #1 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Based on your symptoms I would say yes.
In really bad cases, nut and peanut allergies can cause a condition called anaphylaxis (pronounced: ah-nuh-fuh-lak-sus). This is a sudden, potentially severe allergic reaction that can involve various systems in the body (such as the skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and cardiovascular system). This can cause a person's blood pressure to drop, airways to narrow, and tongue to swell, resulting in serious breathing difficulty, loss of consciousness, and, in some cases, even death. Anaphylaxis usually occurs minutes after exposure to a triggering substance, such as a peanut, but some reactions may be delayed by as long as 4 hours.
What Happens When a Person Has a Nut or Peanut Allergy?
An allergic reaction happens when a person’s immune system mistakenly believes that a harmless substance, such as a nut or peanut, is actually harmful to the body. The immune system responds by creating specific antibodies to that food, which are designed to fight off the “invader.” These antibodies — called immunoglobulin E (IgE) — trigger the release of certain chemicals into the body, one of which is histamine (pronounced: hiss-tuh-meen).
So when a person with a nut or peanut allergy eats a nut, peanut, or a food that contains nuts or peanuts, the immune system unleashes an army of chemicals to protect the body. The release of these chemicals can affect the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, and the cardiovascular system — causing allergy symptoms like wheezing, nausea, headache, stomachache, and itchy hives.
People with nut and peanut allergies could have a mild reaction - or it could be more severe. People also react differently in terms of how quickly they may have symptoms of an allergy. A reaction to a particular food could take place immediately, or a person may not feel anything until a few hours after eating it. Most reactions last less than a day and may affect any of three body systems:
the skin — in the form of red, bumpy rashes (hives), eczema, or redness and swelling around the mouth
the gastrointestinal tract — in the form of belly cramps, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
the respiratory tract — symptoms can range from a runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and sneezing to the triggering of asthma with coughing and wheezing
People have different allergic reactions to nuts and peanuts. Some people may not even recognize an allergic reaction In fact, people sometimes confuse an allergy with a cold, especially if it’s the first time it happens.
Some people may be so sensitive to nuts and peanuts that they get an allergic reaction just from breathing in small particles of that food. If you are one of these people, just being around nuts and peanuts can cause you to have an allergic reaction, even if you don't touch them or know they are there. This is the reason why some airlines have stopped serving peanuts to their passengers.
Although some people outgrow certain food allergies (like milk or egg allergy) over time, this doesn’t usually happen in people who have nut and peanut allergies. But the good news is that, over time, people with nut and peanut allergies usually become really good at avoiding the foods that make them sick.
2007-11-08 12:05:15 · answer #2 · answered by Amber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sure sounds like it.
Please go see a board certified allergist to find out for sure. You need to be evaluated because this can be serious. You may need to avoid peanuts. If you are truly allergic to peanuts, the next time you eat peanuts- it is possible you will have anaphylaxis and die. You may need to carry an Epipen to use in case of an emergency.
2007-11-08 12:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by violetkites 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry...
but seriously...
'Do I have a nut allergy'
is the funniest thing I've seen all morning.
And yeah... I'd assume you have an allergy issue. Try benadryl when this happens. I get that issue when I eat raw celery, or bananas.
2007-11-08 11:52:43 · answer #4 · answered by crosseyedforcakes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I have a friend who gets like that when she eats eggs and she's allergic to them
2007-11-08 11:50:52 · answer #5 · answered by swelwynemma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you do because my cousin has a nut allergy and that happens with him =/
2007-11-08 11:50:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it sounds like an allergy all right! but i dont have an allergy from something...
2007-11-08 11:50:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you have a slight one so if i was you i would stay away from nuts 'cus it might get worse!
2007-11-08 11:51:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, But I dated a girl who had this problem :)
2007-11-08 11:51:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are allergic to nuts
2007-11-08 12:30:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋