Question 1

i have allergy to watermelon seeds and kiwi, for the first i had to go to the er twice. what are other foods which are related to these fruits that i should watch out for / avoid?

Accepted Answer

: Any fruits that have seeds. Apples, oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, cantaloupes and any other fruits or vegetables. See an allergist for testing.

Question 2

could allergy to watermelon cause blisters on back of tongue?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged bumps : Very often the bumps or blisters you may be seeing are just enlarges taste buds known as circumvallate papillae . These are the largest papillae on the tongue and at times can become enlarged. Having a dentist evaluate anything that you feel has changed or has recently appeared is always recommended.

Question 3

i have mild to moderate allergies to chicken, beef, pork, strawberries, and watermelons.   will eating these foods keep me from losing weight?

Accepted Answer

Food allergy: Food allergy has no relationship with wt gain or weight loss.If you have a true allergy to these foods, you should be careful and not eat any of these.

Question 4

i have allergies to milk, peanuts, lemon, watermelon, and pears what to eat at theme park, what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

See allergist: It is unusual to be allergic to so many food items with totally different structures.  You need to consult an allergist to first find out if you are indeed allergic before you can deal with your "allergies" effectively.  In the meanwhile, ask questions in restaurants and read labels.

Question 5

messy toddler ate watermelon & got juice all over body, now has red blotches and slight welts on skin where melon juice contacted. is it an allergy?

Accepted Answer

Allergic rash: Yes his skin could be allergic to the water melon juice. If he ate and then got the rash. , too he may be allergic to watermelon .

Question 6

after i eat fruits like avocado, bananas, watermelon and mango it feels like my throat swells and some difficulty with breath. is it an allergy?

Accepted Answer

It may be allergy: It may be due to allergy and i will recommend you consult your doctor or an allergist to get tested for that.It can cause get serious frm the symptoms you are describing.
Till then do not eat these fruits.

Question 7

i had watermelon juice on sat nite, fine.  ate a sliver of w/melon on sunday, itchy throat and hoarse voice for an hour. is it allergy? do i worry?

Accepted Answer

Itchy throat, hoarse: Yes, you should be careful and get this checked out. Hoarseness can mean your vocal cords are swelling. This is a very dangerous symptom of a systemic allergy, because if they swell too much, they can close off your airway. You need to be tested for watermelon allergy. If it's positive you'll need to avoid watermelon and carry epipen (epinephrine).

Question 8

less than an hour after eating watermelon. eyes red. face red. stuffy nose. itching all over. is it allergies or something else?

Accepted Answer

Could Be: Given your symptoms and temporal relationship to eating watermelon, I would recommend getting allergy tested, and avoiding watermelon and similar foods until you get evaluated.

Question 9

what are some symptoms of commin allergies?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Allergies to environmental allergens can cause runny nose, cough, sneezing, rash, itchy nose, itchy throat, post nasal drip.

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I have allergy to watermelon seeds and kiwi, for the first i had to go to the er twice. what are other foods which are related to these fruits that i should watch out for / avoid?

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Could allergy to watermelon cause blisters on back of tongue?

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I have mild to moderate allergies to chicken, beef, pork, strawberries, and watermelons. will eating these foods keep me from losing weight?

A member asked:

I have allergies to milk, peanuts, lemon, watermelon, and pears what to eat at theme park, what do you recommend?

A member asked:

Messy toddler ate watermelon & got juice all over body, now has red blotches and slight welts on skin where melon juice contacted. is it an allergy?

A member asked:

After i eat fruits like avocado, bananas, watermelon and mango it feels like my throat swells and some difficulty with breath. is it an allergy?

A member asked:

I had watermelon juice on sat nite, fine. ate a sliver of w/melon on sunday, itchy throat and hoarse voice for an hour. is it allergy? do i worry?

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Less than an hour after eating watermelon. eyes red. face red. stuffy nose. itching all over. is it allergies or something else?

A member asked:

What are some symptoms of commin allergies?

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