Allergy to soy

Soy allergy is common and occurs in both adults and children. Let's consider the features of the appearance and course of an allergic reaction, as well as ways of treatment and prevention.

Allergy to soybeans arises because of the body's intolerance to leguminous plants. Some people are allergic to certain types of legumes and do not suspect it. So, an allergy can appear on soy sauce and any products with soybean content. Most babies are allergic to soy. Allergy occurs in toddlers at the age of three months and lasts up to two to four years. In adults, an allergy to soy is less common, and if it does, it has a pronounced symptomatology.

Diagnose allergy to soybean very quickly. As a rule, a complex of laboratory tests and symptoms (puffiness, choking, runny nose, rashes, etc.) are required for accurate diagnosis. The severity of the symptoms depends on the individual characteristics of the organism. To conduct laboratory tests, blood tests using ELISA are used. This technology allows you to know the level of antibody concentration in the serum and to diagnose the sensitivity of the organism to certain allergens.

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Causes of allergy to soy

The main causes of allergy to soy are associated with individual intolerance to the body of legumes. Soy allergy refers to food allergies and arises from the effects of proteins on the immune system and the body. Thus, in some people the symptoms of allergy manifest themselves sharply, while others are insignificant. Most often, an allergy to soy is found in children and can trigger allergic reactions to other foods.

In order to determine the exact cause of soy allergy, it is necessary to undergo diagnostics in the allergic center. The doctor will make skin tests with allergen extracts and take blood for analysis. After determining the cause of the allergy begin treatment, which involves a complete rejection of soy products and beans.

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Symptoms of soy allergy

Symptoms of allergy to soy depends on the characteristics of the body. So, in some people the symptoms of allergy have a pronounced character, while in others it is insignificant. Let's look at the most common allergy symptoms for soy. 

• Skin problems (rash, redness, swelling, eczema, hives, itching).
• Asthmatic attacks, shortness of breath, anaphylaxis, runny nose, conjunctivitis.
• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, diarrhea.
• Low blood pressure, weakness and fatigue.

These are the main symptoms of soy allergy, which occur in both adults and children. But very often in the absence of correct diagnosis, the symptoms of soy allergy are confused with other allergic reactions and diseases and prescribe the wrong treatment, which only aggravates the condition of the body.

Allergy to soy in children

Allergy to soy in children is found in every third baby. Typically, an allergic reaction occurs at three months of age and can last up to three to four years. Allergies arise because of baby food, which includes nutritious soy protein, which provokes adverse reactions of the body.

Symptomatic of allergy to soy in children manifests itself in the form of skin dermatitis, hives, itching. It is not uncommon for a child to have a runny nose, rhinitis, shortness of breath and asthmatic seizures. Allergy to soy in children provokes the appearance of gastrointestinal problems (colitis, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea). In very severe cases, the allergy causes anaphylactic shock, swelling and lowering of blood pressure.

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Diagnosis of soy allergy

Diagnosis of soy allergy is the first step towards healing and recovery. Diagnosis is carried out in the allergic center by a doctor allergist or immunologist. The patient is tested for food intolerance and skin tests with allergen extracts. Of great importance during the diagnosis is the symptomatology of allergy to soy. In addition, the patient takes blood for analysis and scraping of the skin.

Diagnosis of soy allergy should be carried out immediately after the appearance of the first symptoms. Since this allows us to prescribe the right and effective treatment that will remove symptoms and cure allergy to soy.

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Treatment of allergy to soy

Treatment of allergy to soy is prescribed after a complete diagnosis of the disease. Treatment begins with a complete rejection of products that include soy and beans. This helps protect the body from allergens. It is not superfluous to adhere to a special diet, which is aimed at restoring the immune system. If the symptoms are rather severe, then the patient is prescribed medication. Patients prescribed antihistamines and blockers.

Treatment of allergy to soy depends on the age of the patient. If the allergy is diagnosed in children, then as a treatment apply the rejection of soy products and the intake of vitamins to restore the immune system. Note that children who have had soy allergy in childhood have immunity to the disease in adulthood.

Prevention of allergy to soy

Prevention of allergy to soy begins with a total rejection of soy and products in which it is included. To refuse it is necessary from soy milk, baby food, which includes soya, from tofu, soy sauce, some types of cereals, soy cottage cheese, bean sprouts, baked soya flour, meat products (sausages, sausages, pates) and a number of other products. Avoiding the use of soy and products with its content is difficult, so it is very important to read the packaging and monitor the condition of the body when using beans.

Allergy to soy is a common food allergy, from which no one is immune. The only way to protect yourself from painful symptoms is to exclude soy and products containing soy from the diet.