Am i allergic to fruit?

Question

everytime i eat fruit and sometimes vegitables, my lips swell up and my teeth get like a weird feeling in them. carrots make my hurt throat too. it started happening like 2 years ago, and idk what it is. but i love fruit and some vegitables but i hate eating them because of what happens. am i allergic? and what can i do to stop it?

Answer 1

You could be allergic to citric acid, which is not in all fruits. Mainly lemons, oranges and such.

Answer 2

You have oral allergy syndrome.  It is related to pollen allergies.  The only way to cure it is to go to an allergist and get desensitization shots for pollen allergies.  After being on the shots for several years, your allergy to fruit will probably go away.  

Answer 3

I have the exact same thing except my tongue also itches like crazy. It could be and allergy to the chemicals they put on fruits and veggies or you could be allergic to just the skin of the fruit or veggie. Try eating USDA certified organic foods. It worked for me.

Answer 4

If it only happens when it is raw fruits and vegetables then it makes me think it is a chemical spray that is put on the products.

If you do not get it once they have been cooked, i highly doubt that it is the actualy fruit/vegetable.

Maybe try buying your fruit/veg from markets. as they may have less chemicals.  

Answer 5

http://www.allergicliving.com/forum/view...

check out this site...

i have had a small allergic reaction to  fruits like and bananas, melons as well as some veggies. i have become a vegetarian within the last year, my symptoms have diminished. yet, just today, after a veggie stir-fry i have that same itchy throat... so you are not alone! talk to your docter about it, maybe he can shed some light...

Answer 6

No, you are not allergic to fruit or vegetables.

You may be sensitive to pesticides, detergents, and/or waxes on the food.  Try organic foods.

Check your lipstick and/or dental products too.