Symptoms of mung bean allergy in children
Sep 01, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xie Zixing
Introduction
A child allergic to mung beans may develop skin symptoms such as red patches, hives, and papules of varying sizes. They might also experience itching and mild swelling in the throat, lips, tongue, or other areas. Additionally, gastrointestinal abnormalities such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, bloody stools, or mucus in the stool may occur. Once these symptoms appear, consumption of mung beans should be stopped immediately, and antihistamine medications should be used according to medical advice to alleviate symptoms.
Common symptoms of绿豆 (mung bean) allergy in children include cutaneous manifestations, pharyngeal symptoms, and gastrointestinal symptoms; antiallergic medications can be used for treatment.
1. Cutaneous Symptoms
In children with an allergic constitution, consuming mung beans may trigger allergic reactions manifesting as erythematous macules, urticarial wheals, and papules of varying sizes. It may also cause mucosal edema in the face, oral cavity, and pharynx.
2. Pharyngeal Symptoms
Following mung bean ingestion, allergic reactions commonly produce irritation in the pharynx, lips, and tongue—such as pruritus and mild swelling.
3. Gastrointestinal Symptoms
In most affected children, mung bean allergy involves the gastrointestinal tract, leading to symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, hematochezia, or mucoid stools. In severe cases, complications such as anemia or hypoalbuminemia may occur.
Upon onset of a mung bean allergy, consumption of mung beans must be discontinued immediately. Subsequently, under medical supervision, antihistamines should be administered to alleviate the allergic response. Commonly prescribed agents include cetirizine hydrochloride and loratadine.
