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Can you be allergic to sweet potato?

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Created: 2022-06-25 04:30:14

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Sweet potato is a food which may result in allergy symptoms in sensitised individuals.


How do you know if you are allergic to sweet potatoes?

What are the symptoms of a potato allergy?1sneezing.2runny nose.3watery, swollen, or itchy eyes.4sore or scratchy throat.5itchy skin or an eczema-like rash.6hives.7swelling of the mouth, tongue, or throat.8difficulty breathing.

Can you be sensitive to sweet potatoes?

IgE-mediated reactions Anecdotal evidence suggests that Sweet potato can occasionally induce symptoms of food allergy in sensitized individuals; however, no studies have been reported to date. IgE antibodies to Sweet potato have been measured in children (1, 2) and in adults (3) using the Pharmacia ImmunoCAP® System.

What makes people allergic to sweet potatoes?

Certain white blood cells and mast cells release histamine. This immune system response causes many of the symptoms of a potato allergy. Several substances in potatoes may trigger the allergic reaction, including a glycoprotein called patatin and alkaloids such as solanine.

Can you be allergic to yams?

Allergic reaction to yam is rare in both clinics and literature. To our best knowledge, it has been only reported in patients with allergic symptom after inhaling or eating raw yam [4,5,6,7,8]. However, allergic reactions to cooked yam have never been published.

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