Food allergies - a fairly common phenomenon. And people who are prone to it, should monitor their diet and choose food that does not lead to unpleasant symptoms.
Excessive consumption of sweet and other allergenic products, increases the likelihood of a reaction to beets.
Allergies to beets in a child manifested by a rash on the skin, red spots and nasal congestion. Is beetroot an allergenic product or not, can it cause allergies? We learn from the article.
Is the vegetable allergen or not?
Let's consider whether children can be allergic to eating beets and whether they can eat the latter or not, if it is established that beets are an allergenic product for a child.
However, this The product may provoke an allergic reaction in both children and adults.. In adults, such an allergy is quite rare, and in children it can occur even in infancy. Kids can be very difficult to carry beets, because its composition contains heavy metals, radionucleic elements and oxalic acid. In older children, the risk of allergy increases excessive consumption of sweets.
Allergy is not provoked by the beet itself, but by the substances it contains. For example, the reaction is possible in the presence of ammonium sulfate in the composition - fertilizers in the form of crystalline powder.
Also in the vegetable contains sucrose, which, once in the body, breaks down into fructose and glucose. There is no allergy to glucose, but there is a risk of its intolerance due to certain genetic disorders. The same goes for fructose. Intolerance to these substances is manifested by indigestion.
In children, an allergic reaction to beets can manifest itself due to a lack of necessary enzymes in the intestines. Large amounts of fiber in vegetables can cause bloating and colic.. Therefore, if the child is prone to allergies, enter the product into the diet only after one year. Many children eventually outgrow allergies and may later use a vegetable without feeling any discomfort.
Are there any allergic reactions?
Allergy to beets is, however, it is not the vegetable itself that provokes it, but substances in its composition. If you eliminate it from the diet, but will use others with similar composition, the unpleasant symptoms will not go away. Most often, negative reactions occur in young children. If you notice them in time and take action, in the future the baby will be able to eat beets without danger. Regardless of age, the main reasons that can lead to an allergy to this product are as follows:
- genetic predisposition;
- allergies to products with a similar composition;
- food diathesis;
- disturbed metabolism;
- improper diet and bad habits.
In children, a common cause is insufficient digestion of the digestive tract. In this case, the symptoms eventually go away without treatment.
Symptoms
Symptoms may appear as half an hour after eating a vegetable, and a day or more.
In adults
In adults, the reaction is as follows.:
allergic rhinitis (or common cold);- persistent sneezing;
- skin rashes;
- eye redness and lacrimation;
- abdominal distention, pain in the stomach;
- allergic asthma and bronchospasm;
- swelling of the face;
- nausea and vomiting;
- diarrhea.
allergic rhinitis (or common cold);In children
In a child, the reaction manifests itself very quickly. At first his face turns red. Small rashes, breathing problems, lacrimation and allergic rhinitis may occur. The intensity of the manifestations of allergy is determined by the immune system. The more it is developed in the baby, the weaker the symptoms.
In infants allergy can manifest itself if the allergen was ingested with mother's milk (read about whether beets are allowed in HB and how to properly enter this vegetable into the diet of the nursing mother, read here, and from this article you will know at what age you can give this vegetable to kid). The symptoms in this case will be as follows:
- The skin is red and flaky, itchy.
- There is angioedema.
- The child spits up, gagging.
- There are constipation, colic, flatulence.
- In feces, you can replace the impurities green.
May be shown a special diet, involving the exclusion of products containing beet juice. If the reaction is accompanied by itching and difficulty breathing, antihistamine medications may be required, as well as vasodilator nasal drops.
It is important that the doctor prescribed drugs exclusively.Since self-medication, especially in the case of children, can lead to dangerous consequences.
Treatment
In adults
Oral antihistamines of a new generation, such as Zyrtec, Certrin and others, are recommended to eliminate the mild symptoms of allergy. Unlike predecessors, they do not provoke side reactions in the form of drowsiness. If serious life-threatening reactions occur, hormone glucocorticosteroid drugs such as Cortef may be used. In order to remove allergens from the gastrointestinal tract, enterosorbents are prescribed.
Locally can be applied ointments aimed at eliminating itching and rash. With a minor rash, non-hormonal drugs such as Zinc ointment and Fenistil gel are indicated. If the manifestations are severe, hormonal ointments, such as hydrocortisone, are used.
In children
Antihistamines are prescribed to children in rare cases.. If symptoms appear only with a mild rash and a small bowel disorder, then the main measure is to eliminate the allergen from the diet.
To lubricate the redness in babies can be used gel "Fenistil". The same medication can be given internally, in the form of drops.
To get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of allergy can help and popular treatment, but for this you need to use them for a long time.
Here are some effective recipes.:
- Broth horsetail helps to eliminate nasal congestion. You need to take 10 grams of leaves, pour boiling water and let it brew. Drink after waking up. Consume for thirty days.
- To relieve symptoms and strengthen the body, leaves are used. You need to brew them with boiling water and let it brew. Consume before meals.
- Helps eliminate raspberry allergy. 50 grams of the root of this plant should be poured 0.5 liters of boiled water and simmer on low heat for 40 minutes. Take at least three times a day in the amount of two tablespoons. Continue the course until all symptoms disappear.
- Young nettle helps children from allergies. It is necessary to cut off its top (20 cm) together with the stem. Then rinse well and chop, put the greens in a 1 liter jar and fill with cooled boiled water. Let stand for ten hours, then add to the child in the drink.
Prevention
Mature people
In order to prevent allergies need to monitor the processing of beet products. Nitrates usually accumulate in the upper layers of the vegetable, so they need to be cut.
It is necessary to be careful with fresh beet juicebecause it can provoke irritation in the body.
Prevention measures for minors
In children, allergy usually occurs due to improper introduction of the product in the supplement.
Adding beets to a child is recommended at least 8 monthswhile tracking the child’s response. This should be done smoothly and in small quantities.
It is best to interfere with beet products with different cereals.
Children under 10 years old are recommended to give beet products only in boiled form.
Allergies to beets - the phenomenon is not so frequent. Do not panic if its symptoms manifest themselves, but do not panic either. Correct measures will help eliminate negative reactions and prevent them in the future..
