Question 1

what is considered a shrimp allergy?

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Symptoms: Food allergy reactions include: runny nose, itchiness, rash, hives, lip/tongue/throat swelling, trouble talking, swallowing or breathing, asthma, belly pain, throwing up, passing out and rarely death.

Question 2

why would my shrimp allergy disappear?

Accepted Answer

Might not have: Adverse reactions to a food can often be mistaken for a food allergy. Undercooked or spoiled shellfish can often cause an adverse reaction that gets mistaken for a food allergy. You should get tested including a food challenge to correctly diagnose if you do or do not have an allergy to shrimp.

Question 3

what can be done for a shrimp allergy?

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Avoidance: Shrimp allergy is potentially a life threatening reaction to shrimp. The current treatment for shrimp allergy is avoidance and making sure one has an injectable Epinephrine available at all times.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a shrimp allergy?

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Multiple: Allergy to shrimp, or any food, is usually characterized by significant symptoms within 30-90 minutes of eating the food--these symptoms may include hives, swelling of the lips/tongue, shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, vomiting or diarrhea.

Question 5

can i have a shrimp allergy just by touching it?

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Yes: Touching the shrimp can cause local symptoms like itching or a hive where you touched the shrimp.  You aren't likely to have systemic symptoms like you would if you ate it, unless you put your finger into your mouth after touching the shrimp.  In general, it takes ingestion of the food to cause anaphylaxis.

Question 6

what things to take with me if traveling with a shrimp allergy?

Accepted Answer

Seafood allergy: Epinephrine auto injector such as Epipen (epinephrine) Adrenaclick or auvi-q, at least 2. Anti-histamines for skin reactions. Any rescue medications if you have underlying asthma. All medications you are taking regularly. A medic alert bracelet or anaphylaxis action plan describing the allergy/ treatment. Emergency contact info. If traveling abroad, cards with images or words about food restrictions.

Question 7

is there a cure for shrimp allergy ?

Accepted Answer

No: At this time, the best practice for shrimp allergy is strict avoidance and having an anaphylaxis treatment plan and epi available for use if needed.

Question 8

what causes crab allergies? shrimp allergy?

Accepted Answer

Muscle protein: The allergen in shrimp and crab is probably a common allergen called tropomyosin which is a muscle protein.

Question 9

do i have a shrimp allergy if my dad has one?

Accepted Answer

Not inherited: You don't inherit food allergies like you would eye color or other gene based features. You can inherit a tendency to allergies, which does have a genetic component. To become allergic to any food your body must first be exposed to it and have a quirky response to it at future times, but generally not at the initial encounter.

Question 10

might have shrimp allergy. not tested. can i have lobster bisque or crabcakes?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely NOT!: Do not eat any shellfish until after you have been seen by a board certified allergist and told that you are not allergic to shellfish.  Doing so may result in severe allergic reaction or death.  All shellfish cross react including lobster, crab, shrimp and crayfish.

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