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One of the most common symptoms of an allergy to tomatoes is skin reactions. This can present as itching, redness, swelling, or hives. These symptoms can vary in intensity and may appear immediately or several hours after consuming tomatoes.
Oral allergy syndrome is also a common symptom. This is characterized by itching or tingling of the mouth, tongue, and throat soon after consuming tomatoes.
Abdominal pain is another symptom that people with a tomato allergy might experience. This includes stomach cramps, bloating, or upset stomach soon after eating tomatoes.
Some people also suffer from respiratory symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, runny nose, or difficulty in breathing due to an allergic reaction to tomatoes.
Although rare, some individuals might experience severe and potentially life-threatening allergy symptoms known as anaphylaxis. This includes difficulty in breathing, dizziness, rapid pulse, and loss of consciousness.
Nausea and vomiting are also potential symptoms of a tomato allergy, usually accompanied by other digestive symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
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If you observe the above symptoms, it is recommended to get an allergy test done. However, it's crucial to remember that only a healthcare provider can correctly diagnose a tomato allergy and any other type of allergies. Therefore, it's essential to consult them if you suspect you're allergic to tomatoes. Skin prick tests or blood tests can help identify specific allergens.
Recognize the Cross-Reactivity of Tomato Allergy
Notably, tomato allergies can be cross-reactive. This means if you are allergic to tomatoes, you might also react to foods that are biologically related to them. Other nightshade vegetables like bell peppers, potatoes, and eggplant might also trigger an allergic reaction. These reactions are due to the similarity in the protein structure of these foods.
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If you have a tomato allergy, you should avoid consuming fresh tomatoes. Fresh tomatoes have the highest concentration of the allergen, while cooked tomatoes have less. However, it's still possible to react to cooked tomatoes if you have a severe allergy.
Often, products that we consume or use daily may contain tomato extracts or derivatives like tomato paste, tomato sauce, or lycopene (a pigment that gives tomatoes their red color). Always remember to read ingredient labels closely and thoroughly.
Many individuals who have a tomato allergy also have an allergic response to other nightshade plants like potatoes, eggplants, and peppers since they contain similar proteins. Also, latex-sensitive individuals might react to tomatoes because of their cross-reactivity.
If your tomato allergy causes severe reactions, you may wish to wear a medical alert bracelet. This bracelet can communicate your allergy to medical personnel in case of an emergency, which is especially important if your allergy causes anaphylaxis, a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
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Less Allergenic Tomato Varieties
Cooked vs. Raw Tomatoes in Allergies
Allergy to Tomato-Based Products
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