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Shrimp Allergy or Seafood Poisoning?
By Alex Christie (BA Hons, LCHE, MARH, B.Inst.A.T.)
Before concluding you have a fish or shrimp allergy bear in mind that the most common reaction to bad fish is similar to an allergic reaction, with swelling, hives, wheezing, etc. Bad fish can contain histamine in the tissue of the fish. If you have eaten fish and shrimps previously with no problems, you should consider this possibility.
Is it likely I have Shrimp Allergy?
Shrimp allergy is one of the commonest of allergies to crustaceans, including crab, crawfish and lobster. If you suffer from a shrimp allergy you will not necessarily have a fish allergy, although some people are allergic to both. Shellfish most commonly known to cause allergic reactions include shrimp, crab, crayfish, lobster, oysters, clams, scallops, mussels, squid, and snails. However, a shrimp allergy does not necessarily mean you are allergic to molluscs i.e. clams, scallops, oysters and mussels.
Shrimp allergy is usually associated with seafood allergies. People with shrimp allergy often suffer from respiratory allergy. Crab is also a potent allergen. Shrimp, lobster, and crawfish contain common major allergens, making cross reactivity between shrimp and crab, and lobster and crawfish possible. You may be allergic to one kind of fish, and have no allergic reaction to other fish. The process of canning tuna or salmon sometimes changes the fish protein enough that fish-allergic individuals can tolerate canned products.
Symptoms of Shrimp Allergy
Shrimp allergy, fish and shellfish allergies can all cause common food allergy symptoms, including skin, stomach, or respiratory problems. There may also be nasal congestion, hives, itching, swelling, wheezing or shortness of breath, nausea, upset stomach, cramps, heart burn, gas, diarrhoea, light-headedness, or fainting, and life-threatening anaphylaxis. Reactions usually appear within 2 hours after eating, inhaling cooking vapours, or handling of seafood. However, reactions can be delayed as long as 24 hours.
Should you have shellfish or shrimp allergy, be careful eating fried foods in a restaurant. The oil used to cook shrimp could also be used to cook fried chicken or chips. Also, in Japanese restaurants the chef will prepare a shrimp dish followed by another dish on the same surface.
Check labels carefully if your or any family members have shellfish or shrimp allergy. Avoid anything containing crab, lobster, shrimp, snails, and molluscs (clams and oysters).
Foods containing fish:
• Worcestershire sauce
• Marinara sauce can contain anchovies
• Dressings can contain anchovies
• Hot dogs, pizza toppings, bologna and ham can all contain Surimi
Fish allergies are more common in children, whereas shellfish allergies seem be more prevalent in adults.
What Action Should I Take?
If you suspect that you have seafood or shrimp allergy you should visit an allergy consultant / kinesiologist and undergo a test. This will verify if it is one or more seafoods to which you are allergic. A homeopath will give you treatment to strengthen your immune system and will be able to desensitise you to the offending seafood so that your reaction is minimized should you consume or inhale this. Life-threatening anaphylaxis can be avoided in this manner, although it will still be advisable to avoid the seafood.
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