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Such a juicy berry as a raspberry pleasantly attracts with its aroma and attracts the buyer with an incomparable taste. But the allergy sufferer brings a lot of trouble. Allergy to raspberries, strawberries and other berries is seasonal. You can guess that most often people suffer from the disease in the summer.
According to the content of the allergen, raspberries are on a par with strawberries. Berries of bright scarlet color, after eating them, give exactly the same color on the cheeks of the patient. Inexperienced parents take redness on the child's cheeks for diathesis, while in most cases this is the first bell about an allergy to raspberries.
Raspberries contain salicylic acid, which helps us bring down the temperature, being an excellent antipyretic.
The benefits of raspberries for colds are beyond doubt. Raspberries are also used to prevent beriberi and to prevent the occurrence of scurvy. Berries are used to prevent diseases such as atherosclerosis. Unfortunately, all the beneficial properties of the berry are ruthlessly crossed out if the patient is allergic to raspberries. Strawberries, wild strawberries and raspberries take the top three positions on the list of food allergens. So think carefully before you put a berry in your mouth and enjoy your vitamins.
Tip: If a child is allergic to raspberries, raspberries should be replaced with apples and sauerkraut, which is also rich in iron and vitamin C.
Causes of the disease
- The occurrence of the disease directly depends on the place of residence. It has been scientifically proven that urban residents are more likely than rural residents to suffer from allergic reactions. The air in the villages is not poisoned by slags and poisonous vapors, which are so abundant in megacities.
- An important factor is hereditary predisposition. As a rule, in 25% of cases, the allergy goes to the child from the parents.
- The period of pregnancy of a woman deserves special attention: proper balanced nutrition contributes to the birth of a healthy baby. It is important not to violate the rules of the first complementary foods and not to give the child food ahead of time.
- The fruits of cherries, peaches and strawberries resemble raspberries in terms of the presence of substances in their composition, so cross-allergy can occur. Watch what you eat if you suspect you have an allergy.
Attention: canned raspberries are just as dangerous for an allergic person as fresh ones. Be careful and careful when eating berries.
Allergy to raspberries in a child is a common occurrence. It all starts with redness on the cheeks. The cause of any allergy is a violation of the body's immune system. A foreign substance causes an ambiguous reaction in each individual case. But there are also similar signs of an allergy. An allergy can develop at lightning speed, immediately after eating raspberries, or slowly, after 1-3 days, which makes it difficult to identify the true causes of the reaction.
Symptoms
The symptoms of raspberry allergy are as follows:
- Skin rash (urticaria)
- Itching and swelling of the limbs
- Inflammation of the mucous membranes, lacrimation
- Rhinitis (runny nose)
- Sneezing, coughing
- Sore throat
- Stomach upset
- Vomit
- Temperature increase
- Possible fainting and dizziness
During an exacerbation of the disease, patients often experience outbursts of anger, excessive agitation and irritability and, as a result, loss of sleep, chronic fatigue and lack of appetite.
It is important to remember that allergies are not treated in one day, but require time and patience of the patient. During an exacerbation of the disease, try to avoid unnecessary stress, get enough sleep and eat healthy food. Do not get carried away with spicy sauces, marinades and pickles, as all of these foods burden the liver and kidneys. Allergy can provoke the most dangerous Quincke's edema and anaphylactic shock . Call a doctor immediately.
An interesting fact is that raspberry root is used to treat one of the allergic reactions - hives. This itchy nightmare can be cured by brewing raspberry root. Pour boiling water over raspberry roots, wait 20 minutes, cool, and, after straining, drink 1/3 cup 5 times a day. Just remember that the raspberry root is not dug up in the summer, but during the period when autumn comes into its legal rights, that is, somewhere in September - October.
How to treat a disease in a child?
With such symptoms, an adult should immediately consult a doctor, not to mention a child. A weakened children's body is not able to overcome the disease on its own. In no case do not put off visiting an allergist, because the consequences of an allergic attack are often unpredictable.
The treatment of raspberry allergy in a child is about the same as for an adult. The only difference is in the dosage of the drugs. But you should start, of course, with a laboratory study to clarify the diagnosis. with antihistamines (Erius, Zirtek, Suprastin, Zodak, etc.) will be prescribed.
The doctor always prescribes a set of measures aimed not only at normalizing the general condition of the patient, but also at strengthening the body and the immune system as a whole. It is important to follow the diet prescribed by the pediatrician. Eliminate berries from your baby's diet, especially red foods.
If treatment with antihistamines does not give visible relief, and the symptoms of raspberry allergy only intensify, the doctor is forced to prescribe more serious drugs, perhaps even hormonal ones, to stop the attacks. You may need to stay in the hospital for about a week, where they will cleanse the body under the supervision of medical personnel, which is always useful: toxins that accumulate in the blood are removed from the body and no longer harm the patient's health.
Traditional medicine to the rescue
Many patients are skeptical about drugs, afraid of harming their health with a large amount of chemistry. In this case, you can resort to alternative methods of treating allergies.
If the child is not allergic to carrots, you can lubricate the areas of skin damaged by the rash with carrot juice so as not to treat the delicate skin of the child with chemicals. Carrot tops can be used to make a decoction for allergies. 3 times a day you need to give the child to drink half a glass of chilled broth for a week.
Do not forget that it is more useful for a child to give natural products. Especially if the baby has allergies. It is better to cook compote from green apples than to buy juices and sweets stuffed with chemicals in the store. Carefully study the composition of the product before pampering your child with it.
