What is Food Allergy -- melon?

What is Food Allergy -- melon?

• Food Allergy -- melon: A melon allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to melons or food containing melons. The body's immune system produces immunoglobulin E (IgE - an antibody) and histamine in response to contact with the allergen. The specific symptoms that can result can vary considerably amongst patients from a severe anaphylactic reaction to asthma, abdominal symptoms, eczema or headaches.

Food Allergy -- melon: Introduction

Types of Food Allergy -- melon:

Broader types of Food Allergy -- melon:

• Allergy-like conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Food-related conditions
• Plant-related conditions
• more types...»

How serious is Food Allergy -- melon?

Complications of Food Allergy -- melon: see complications of Food Allergy -- melon

What causes Food Allergy -- melon?

Causes of Food Allergy -- melon: see causes of Food Allergy -- melon

What are the symptoms of Food Allergy -- melon?

Symptoms of Food Allergy -- melon: see symptoms of Food Allergy -- melon

Complications of Food Allergy -- melon: see complications of Food Allergy -- melon

Onset of Food Allergy -- melon: symptoms may occur immediately on contact with the food or after hours or even longer

Food Allergy -- melon: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Food Allergy -- melon.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Food Allergy -- melon.

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Food Allergy -- melon: Allergist/Immunologist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Food Allergy -- melon.
Treatments for Food Allergy -- melon: see treatments for Food Allergy -- melon

Name and Aliases of Food Allergy -- melon

Main name of condition: Food Allergy -- melon

Melon allergy

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