Allergy to soy sauce

Allergy to soy sauce belongs to the category of food allergic diseases. Let's consider the features of the allergy to soy sauce and the ways of treating this disease.

The allergy to soy sauce arises from the irritating effect of soybean on the body. Soy sauce is obtained from the products of fermentation of soybeans under the influence of fungal microorganisms. Soy sauce is a dark liquid with a pungent odor. In Japan, soy sauce is used in cooking in almost all dishes, it gives food piquancy and a special flavor. But even among the Japanese there are people who suffer from allergy to sauce. Soy sauce is a dietary product that many dieticians recommend. It replaces mayonnaise, seasonings, salt and does not contain cholesterol in its composition. The calorie content of the product is 55 calories per 100 grams of sauce. It is great for people who are on a diet, because it contains a minimum of sodium.

Despite all the useful properties of soy sauce, it refers to allergenic foods, as it often causes symptoms of food allergies. Soy sauce affects the endocrine system. Children who eat sauce, subject their own thyroid gland to dangerous diseases, and in adults, diseases can worsen. The composition of the sauce is isoflavones, which in their composition are similar to female sex hormones. They negatively affect pregnant women, since they affect the development of the brain in the embryo. In addition, soy sauce increases the risk of premature birth and miscarriage. Therefore, pregnant women and children are not allowed to consume soy sauce.

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Causes of allergy to soy sauce

The reasons for the allergy to soy sauce are hidden in the product. So, antioxidants, which rich in sauce can cause allergic reactions. In addition, the sauce is contraindicated in people with allergies to legumes. Many leading allergists associate allergy to soy sauce with improper preparation of this product. Let's look at the main causes of the allergy to soy sauce.

The presence of artificial additives - synthetic substances cause allergic reactions. Thus, manufacturers save on production, but do not care about the health of their consumers.

• In the production of soy sauce, salt and sulfuric acid and alkali are often used. This accelerates the fermentation process, but is dangerous to human health.
• As part of cheap soy sauce, there may be GMOs, which are the cause of allergic reactions. That is why when buying a sauce, special attention should be given to the composition of the product.
• Soy sauce is contraindicated in people with kidney and cardiovascular diseases. Also, sauce is not recommended for children under 3 years of age and pregnant women.

Symptoms of allergy to soy sauce

Symptoms of allergy to soy sauce may appear immediately after consuming the product or after a while. It depends on the immune system and the predisposition to allergic diseases. Symptoms of allergy to soy sauce:

• Skin rashes, itching, eczema, redness and swelling.
• Stuffy nose, asthmatic attacks, asphyxia due to swelling of the throat.
• Problems with the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, colic, flatulence.
• Low blood pressure, general weakness, nausea, conjunctivitis.

These are common symptoms of allergy to soy sauce, but each person manifests in their own way. Therefore, if you notice that after the use of soy sauce on the skin there was a rash or you began to feel badly, stop using the sauce and contact the allergic center.

Diagnosis of allergy to soy sauce

Diagnosis of allergy to soy sauce is based on anamnesis, visual and laboratory tests. So, when diagnosing allergies by the symptom of a problem with the gastrointestinal tract, allergy to soy sauce is confused with other food allergies and diseases with similar symptoms. That is why a visual examination is used to clarify the diagnosis. The allergist examines the affected areas of the skin and provides recommendations for restoring the body.

In addition to visual and symptomatic diagnosis, laboratory tests and tests for allergens are used. To conduct laboratory diagnosis, the patient is taken for analysis and scraping of the skin. During the test for allergens, the patient is injected into the skin with extracts of the suspected allergens and find out the reaction. As a rule, soy sauce is consumed from the land (traditional Japanese dish). And the dry land includes dried seaweed and raw fish, which can also cause allergies. If the symptoms of allergy are clearly expressed and life threatening, the patient is transferred to inpatient treatment at the allergic center.

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Treatment of allergy to soy sauce

Treatment of allergy to soy sauce begins with the diagnosis of the disease. If the allergy is confirmed, stage-by-stage therapy is conducted, aimed at restoring health and eliminating allergy symptoms. Of particular importance in the process of treatment is a rational diet and a diet that does not contain allergen products. From the diet it is necessary to completely eliminate legumes and soy products, since they can provoke allergic attacks.

In the treatment of allergy to soy sauce can use both traditional methods of treatment, and not specific, which are aimed at eliminating the symptoms of the disease. In addition, the patient may be prescribed drug therapy, that is, treatment with medicines and restoring injections.

Medicines for allergy to soy sauce:

• H1-antihistamines (cetirizine, ebastin, desloratadine) - are used to treat food allergies, including allergies to soy sauce. Doses of the drug are prescribed by a physician as an allergist and are regulated depending on the age of the patient and the symptoms of allergy. The main contraindications for taking tablets are pregnancy and individual intolerance of the drug components.
• H1-blockers - used to treat allergies, which caused the appearance of skin lesions (itching, hives, swelling). Drugs are contraindicated in people with liver and kidney disease, as well as pregnant women and children under three years old. The dosage of the drug is determined by the doctor.
• Chloropyramine - effectively removes allergy symptoms and is used in combination with antihistamines. The drug is contraindicated during lactation and pregnancy, as well as in diseases of the respiratory system.
• Immunotherapy and injection of antibodies (against E immunoglobulin) - reduce the symptoms of allergies and are used to restore the damaged immune system.

Given that with food allergies, the symptoms of an allergic disease occur on the part of different organs and tissues (eyes, ears, pharynx, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, skin), preference in most cases should be given to systemic drugs (ingested).

Prevention of allergy to soy sauce

Prevention of allergy to soy sauce implies a complete rejection of it and products that contain soy and beans. It is not superfluous to conduct an organism's diagnostics to determine which type of legumes an allergic reaction takes place. Preventive measures include the rejection of other allergen products that can cause symptoms similar to allergy to soy. Obligatory is the consultation of a nutritionist, to make a balanced menu and exclude the use of soy sauce and soy.

Allergy to soy sauce suggests the only correct method of treatment - a complete rejection of soy sauce and products with soy. This will avoid a number of painful symptoms and problems with the body.