Question 1

can u have a rice allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Rice allergy is unusual in the us but can occur in Asian populations where rice consumption is much greater.

Question 2

is it possible to have a rice allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unlike many food allergies, rice allergy afflicts adults more often than young children. 

The incidence of rice allergy in the United States and europe is very low, because rice is not considered a staple food. In general, the more often a person is exposed to a food, the higher the likelihood that the body becomes sensitized to it.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: rice allergy?

Accepted Answer

Food allergy: Allergy to any food, in this case rice will cause symptoms of oral itching, lip or tongue swelling, hives, breathing difficulty and/or throat closure etc. Food allergy is diagnosed with clinical history followed by skin or blood test and that information helps establish the diagnosis and severity of the allergy.

Question 4

i have a rice allergy, can i eat items with bran oil?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: If the symptoms of your allergy are anaphylaxis discuss this with your allergist. Depending on your allergic history the answer may be to not take a chance or to try an oral challenge under close medical observation in the hospital or the allergy office. If you tolerate bran oil there you would be able to use it elsewhere.

Question 5

rice allergy with infant? is that ok since whiteout says rice cereal is bad anyway?

Accepted Answer

RICE ALLERGY?: Among the cereals when first intruducing solid foods, rice cereal is the safest. Mothers are advised to give cereals one by one to avoid allergy especially to wheat. During diarrhea, we give rice cereal to the diet.

Question 6

how would an allergy/intolerance to rice present itself?

Accepted Answer

Hives: Hives, itching, diarrhea, wheezing.

Question 7

if i eat the same food almost every day (sweet potato) or rice :) can i develop and allergy to it?

Accepted Answer

No: Allergy to foods is determined through complex interaction between genetics and environment,

Question 8

can you drink rice milk if you have a dairy allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Rice milk does not contain milk protein.

Question 9

what happens if i ignore my food allergies to gluten, corn and rice

Accepted Answer

You won't feel well: If you have celiac disease eating gluten results in gut pain, bloating, diarrhea, & inability to absorb nutrients leading to starvation & dangerous weight loss. The allergic mechanism of allergy to corn & rice is different than gluten. Symptoms vary from nausea & vomiting to hives, difficulty breathing & even anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. Kids, don't try this at home.

Question 10

is rice dream safe for peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

Check the ingredient: You can go to rice dream website checking on the ingredients of the particular product that you are interested in. As long as the product is not processed through the machine that also processed other products containing peanut, you should be able to consume it.

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