S alt is a popular food additive, without which it will not be easy in the kitchen. After all, not everyone can eat fresh food. But there are people who, because of an allergy to s alt, refuse it. The causes, symptoms and treatment of this disease are described in the article.
Description
Can you be allergic to s alt? Such a phenomenon is not uncommon. The main cause of this condition is considered to be a failure in the immune system. Food, plant pollen, saliva and other animal secretions can be irritants. Symptoms can appear only after the accumulation of a certain amount of allergens in the body.
S alt allergy manifests itself in the form of unpleasant and dangerous changes in the body when eating specific foods. It is difficult to establish an allergen: a person consumes many foods that can lead to these symptoms. According to reviews, many people are allergic to specific foods.
S alt properties
S alt can affect digestion, which can increase vitality. It is rich in water-soluble nutrients that are importanttrace elements and minerals. S alt contains selenium, an antioxidant component. It protects cells from the negative destruction of free radicals.
With the help of s alt, harmful substances are removed from the body. It copes well with poisoning, because it slows down the absorption of the intestinal mucosa, toxic components, and delays their entry into the blood. The product fights radiation and other harmful radiation. Also, because of the s alt in the gastric juice, hydrochloric acid is formed, which has a positive effect on the digestion of food and eliminates microbes.
Negative reaction of the body
S alt allergy often appears after tasting a s alty dish or after swimming in the sea. A negative reaction to s alt water and a food intolerance have a lot in common. Allergies can develop from several hours to days, making it difficult to identify the irritant. And often this happens not because of the presence of s alt, but from algae, microorganisms.
Instead of sea s alt, table s alt is used for cooking. The supplement contains almost all the components of the periodic table, so the dish will be useful. But for this reason, sea s alt is considered more dangerous than table s alt - a reaction can occur from any component of the seasoning.
Can s alt cause allergies in adults and children? To answer this question, you should familiarize yourself with some of the nuances. Some of the chemicals present in this product are also found in human blood, saliva, tears, and sweat. AtIn the event of an allergy, the body would attribute its organs to allergens and attack them, which is dangerous.
The negative reaction does not appear from the s alt itself, but from the additives in its composition. For example, from iodine. People buy iodized s alt to make up for the lack of this component. Often, iodine intolerance appears in young children. Often, s alt is added to various seasonings, flavor enhancers. Cosmetic s alt contains flavors and dyes. Allergy comes from bath s alts, where there is sea s alt.
When immersed in sea water, an allergy may appear to cold water. To check that this is a reaction to s alt, you need to plunge into the warm sea. In the absence of characteristic symptoms, s alt can be considered harmless. In large quantities, the food additive leads to irritation of the mucous membranes, a burning sensation. Table s alt will be an allergen if it is poorly cleansed. The remaining impurities lead to a negative reaction of the body. According to reviews, in children the disease manifests itself more acutely, they will be capricious.
Reasons
Why does s alt allergy occur? This may be related to:
- intolerant;
- genetics;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- frequent infections and colds;
- taking antibiotics, which reduce the body's defenses;
- bad environment.
According to reviews, a negative reaction to a product can occur for several reasons. The place where the s alt is obtained is important. If there are many toxic substances, the sensitive organismwill react to them.
Symptoms
The first signs of illness are dangerous and acute. S alt allergy symptoms include:
- rashes on the neck and face;
- itching, peeling skin;
- shortness of breath;
- heartburn;
- digestion problems, lack of appetite;
- tingling on the tongue;
- swelling in throat, lips and tongue;
- headache;
- weaknesses;
- abdominal pain;
- low pressure;
- dizziness;
- nausea, vomiting.
According to reviews, several symptoms often appear. And they occur in adults and children. Other ailments have these signs, so only a doctor should make a diagnosis. A s alt allergy in a child often presents with skin symptoms.
Heaviness in the stomach, abdominal pain and other digestive manifestations occur not only with allergies. In children, this occurs due to the immaturity of the digestive system. The symptoms of s alt allergy in adults do not include cough, swelling, allergic rhinitis. Seek medical attention if symptoms appear.
Detection
To determine the cause of an allergy, you need to consult a doctor - a dermatologist or an allergist. During the initial examination, it is necessary to evaluate the manifestations of this disease on the skin and establish a list of tests. The specialist also studies the patient's history, which is necessary to establish the correct diagnosis.
If it is difficult to identify the cause, then it is necessary to perform laboratory tests. They involve testingon the skin. Thanks to the various compounds applied to the skin, it will be possible to identify the allergen by seeing the reaction.
Treatment
If you are allergic to sea s alt or table s alt, you should stop eating. You have to rinse your mouth with water. Then you need to cleanse the stomach with plenty of drink, a weak solution of potassium permanganate does an excellent job. Then you need to make an appointment with an immunologist and an allergist. When symptoms are life-threatening, an ambulance call is required.
S alt leads to an increase in histamine and immunoglobulin. To normalize the indicators, you need to take antihistamines. Reception allowed:
- Cetrina.
- Claritina.
- Loratadine.
- Eriusa.
- Zyrteka.
- Telfasta.
Use any drug should be prescribed by a doctor, otherwise self-medication can lead to negative consequences. Before using any tool, read the instructions. It is important to follow the dosage and course of treatment.
In the presence of a rash on the skin, use "Videstim", "Radevit", "Fenistil-gel". Glucocorticosteroids allow to eliminate severe itching. Immunotherapy is a popular treatment. This is how s alt allergies are treated. But at home it is contraindicated.
The specialist introduces a small amount of s alt, accustoming the body to it. With habituation, the dose will be higher until the symptoms stop appearing. Treatment is necessary only after the diagnosis is established. With improper therapy, there may be a latent course of the disease, complications inform of asthma and psoriasis.
Folk remedies
Allergy treatment can be performed with herbal lotions, ointments, infusions, decoctions. There are many traditional medicine recipes that facilitate the course of this disease:
- Dry marsh duckweed powder should be taken 30 minutes before meals. The norm is 1 tbsp. l. 4 times a day. Can be washed down with clean water or honey.
- Onions (2 large heads) must be cut and poured with cold water (liter), left for a day in a dark place. Drink the infusion throughout the day.
- Pour boiling water over 3 tbsp. l. fresh sorrel leaves and ¼ cup simmer over low heat. After removing from the stove, infusion is performed for 2 hours, then it is required to strain and drink ¼ cup 3 times a day before meals.
As evidenced by the reviews, the use of folk remedies is safe and effective. Allergies often appear in people prone to diseases of the kidneys, liver, adrenal glands. These pathologies interfere with the processing of substances entering the body.
Food
With a s alt allergy, a change in diet is vital, the main principle of nutrition lies in the exclusion of s alt, which is considered an irritant. In some cases, other foods are added to these foods that can lead to illness.
This food irritates the intestines, causing the absorption of allergens to accelerate. It interferes with digestion. A person needs to drink more liquid to remove allergens from the body. Foodshould be frequent but in small portions.
The patient can eat dishes based on fresh ingredients. Fried, smoked foods should be excluded from the diet. It is best to take it boiled. But you should not use semi-finished products, canned food, marinade. If you want to diversify the diet, then it is desirable that someone help the patient with a reaction.
Prevention
As a preventive measure, you need to eat less s alt. Young children need this supplement in small amounts. An exception is a violation of the water-s alt balance after vomiting or profuse sweating. Allergies may not appear immediately - dangerous components accumulate gradually.
Thus, the s alt itself does not have a negative effect on the body. Before purchasing a product, you need to familiarize yourself with its composition and choose s alt without additives. Also, do not eat a lot of s alty foods: they lead, if not to allergies, then to many other ailments.
