Why can eating oranges cause allergies?
Disease description:
My daughter is 16 years old. She ate an orange today and developed many red spots on her body. The doctor said she had an allergic reaction. I would like to know why she is allergic to oranges.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The reasons for an allergic reaction to oranges may involve multiple factors:
1. Individual physical condition changes: With changes in time and lifestyle, an individual's constitution and immune capacity may change, leading to allergic reactions to foods that previously did not cause allergies, such as oranges.
2. Components of oranges: There is a substance on the surface of oranges called hesperidin, which may trigger an immune response upon entering the body, leading to allergic symptoms.
3. Mechanical irritation from orange peel particles: The outer layer of oranges is rough and can easily rub against the skin, causing local inflammatory reactions and tissue damage, which may result in allergic symptoms.
4. Dietary and medication factors: Long-term unhealthy eating habits or medication stimulation (such as long-term use of corticosteroid drugs) may also lead to immune system dysfunction, thereby inducing an allergic reaction to oranges.
