Allergy, Aubergine-Eggplant in Matunga East, Mumbai

Aubergine-eggplant is a solanaceous fruit native to Asia. It is a commonly used to prepare a variety of dishes around the world. Although they are safe to consume, ingesting aubergines can be life-threatening for people suffering from an aubergine-eggplant allergy. It is a form of food allergy in which an individual can suffer from adverse allergic symptoms. It happens when they contact the fruit through ingestion or other exposure methods.

When the immune system mistakes the compounds present in aubergines as invasive particles, it releases immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies against the intruder. These antibodies release histamines into the blood, which may cause allergic symptoms like constant sneezing or coughing.

Usually, these symptoms are treatable with immediate medical attention or using devices like EpiPens. However, in rare cases of aubergine-eggplant allergies, the individual may suffer from anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. This condition leads narrowing of the airways and a sudden drop in blood pressure. If allergic reactions are left unaddressed, they may prove fatal.

The aubergine-eggplant allergy test is a diagnostic test to check the immune response toward aubergines and determines the presence of an aubergine-eggplant allergy. It is a simple blood test that relies on the levels of IgE antibodies to diagnose the corresponding allergy.

The procedure is similar to a standard blood test. The lab technician draws blood from the vein in the arm using a small needle. Then he collects the blood in a small vial or a tube, after which the lab technician sends it for further analysis.

In this analysis, the lab uses aubergine to check IgE antibodies in the blood. If exposure to the sample generates IgE antibodies, the individual might likely have an aubergine-eggplant allergy.

The aubergine-eggplant allergy may also assist in diagnosing other types of conditions, like a latex allergy or sensitisation to Parietaria pollen. The reason is that aubergines share some compounds with latex and pollen, leading to an immune response by the body.

Apollo 24|7 offers a comprehensive aubergine-eggplant allergy test. It is a standard blood test which detects corresponding allergens. Some of the symptoms seen in the case of an aubergine-eggplant allergy are as follows:

• Hives
• Itchy or tingly lips, tongue, or throat
• Coughing
• Stomach pain or cramping
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Usually, an individual may notice one or more of these symptoms within a few minutes of consuming aubergine. It is vital to seek medical attention if these symptoms are consistent since they may be due to an aubergine-eggplant allergy.