Fresh avocados are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which protect you from various diseases and disorders. But sometimes, avocados can trigger an allergic reaction. If your immune system reacts adversely towards the avocado, considering it as a harmful substance, then you are said to have avocado intolerance or avocado allergy. Presence of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies and histamine in your bloodstream, after consumption of an avocado, confirms that you are allergic to avocado. Avocado allergy symptoms may vary from person to person. If a person is allergic to birch pollen or if he/she has been diagnosed with latex allergy, then he/she is likely to suffer from an avocado allergy. Here is an overview of the symptoms.
Avocado Allergy Symptoms in Adults
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, less than 2% of the U.S. adults suffer from food allergies and less than 10% of the total food allergy cases are due to avocado allergy. This type of allergy may be rare, but possibility of 'anaphylaxis' (severe allergic reaction) cannot be overlooked. So it is necessary to know the avocado food allergy symptoms. The symptoms may show up immediately after the ingestion of an avocado or after a few hours.
Avocado Allergy Symptoms in Adults
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, less than 2% of the U.S. adults suffer from food allergies and less than 10% of the total food allergy cases are due to avocado allergy. This type of allergy may be rare, but possibility of 'anaphylaxis' (severe allergic reaction) cannot be overlooked. So it is necessary to know the avocado food allergy symptoms. The symptoms may show up immediately after the ingestion of an avocado or after a few hours.
- Nausea: Consumption of an avocado may result in nausea and discomfort.
- Vomiting: Nausea may be followed by vomiting, as the body will try to throw away the food that is responsible for the allergy.
- Headache: One may suffer from sinus pain, lightheadedness, disturbed sleep, and mild to severe headache after consuming foods containing avocado.
- Watery Eyes: You may experience itchiness in the eyes and the eyes may turn red. There can be swelling in the eyelids and sore eyes may lead to discomfort.