Allergy Kiwi Fruit Radio Immunoabsorbent Skin

Allergy Kiwi Fruit Radio Immunoabsorbent Skin test is used to test the individual for any allergy towards Kiwi or foods containing Kiwi Fruit. A small amount of raw fruit or the fruit extract is introduced to a small patch of skin and observed for a small amount of time. Your doctor may suggest this test if he/she suspects that the cause of your allergic reaction may be due to Kiwi or foods containing Kiwi Fruit.

What is Food allergy?

Food allergy is a reaction of the body’s immune system. A Food allergy occurs when the body of an individual recognizes certain foods as harmful and produces antibodies against it. The symptoms of food allergy may occur from mild itching, nausea to very severe reactions like skin rashes, swelling of lips and face, swollen airways, the inability(unable) to breathe etc. The mild symptoms can often be treated with medicines and the individual might be needed to be hospitalized in cases of severe allergic reactions.

What is Kiwi Fruit Allergy?

Kiwi fruit is also called Chinese gooseberry. It is a fruit native of China and now grown in various parts of the world. The fruit is named after the national bird of New Zealand, the Kiwi. The Kiwi fruit can be consumed as such or added to juices or salads.

Few People may have an allergy towards the kiwi fruit and may develop allergic reactions upon consuming the fruit. The allergic reactions may often be harmless like indigestion, nausea, itching of mouth, skin rash, swelling of lips, to more serious symptoms like narrowing of the airways, making it difficult to breathe. The occurrence of serious allergic reactions is called Anaphylaxis. It is a medical emergency condition which leads to facial flushing, itching, shock, sudden fall in blood pressure, constriction of airways, swollen throat, difficulty to breathe, etc.

Why this test is recommended?

This test may be recommended to you if you experience symptoms like severe itching, rashes, inflammation of the skin, runny or stuffy nose, difficulty in breathing, wheezing, mild fever, gastrointestinal upset like nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, etc immediately or later after consuming Kiwi or foods containing the kiwi fruit. This may also be recommended to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment if you are diagnosed already.

No special preparation is needed for Allergy Kiwi Fruit Radio Immunoabsorbent Skin. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing Allergy Kiwi Fruit Radio Immunoabsorbent Skin. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions.