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Can food allergies lead to lupis?

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Food allergies: No. Doesn't lead to lupus, a condition in which antibodies are made against one's own nuclear (eg dna) material.

Answered 4/16/2015

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No: Food allergy is an ige, or allergy antibody, reaction to food allergens or proteins. Food allergy does not cause lupus.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Maziar Rezvani answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: I am not aware of any studies which associate food allergies as a predisposition to lupus.

Answered 3/26/2013

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No: Food allergies do not cause autoimmune diseases like lupus.

Answered 8/5/2012

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: There is no association with food allergies and lupus

Answered 7/10/2015

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