What to do if you have a beer allergy?

Beer allergy is a rare medical condition. Allergic reactions after drinking beer can be mild or very severe. Many of us are confused and do not know how to handle if we or a loved one encounter this situation. Let's continue with SignsSymptomsList to learn how to treat and prevent beer allergies!

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• 1. What is a beer allergy?
• 2. What should I do when I have a beer allergy?
• 3. How to handle beer allergy?
• 4. How to prevent beer allergy?

1. What is a beer allergy?

 Skin allergy caused by beer (Internet source)

Beer allergy is the body's reaction to one or more ingredients in beer. These ingredients can be barley, hops, yeast or other flavorings. The causes of beer allergy are: the body lacks an enzyme that metabolizes alcohol, is allergic to the ingredients in beer, or has a food-related allergy when used with beer.

When a beer allergy occurs, symptoms will manifest very quickly, almost immediately or within a few hours. These symptoms may resemble a common allergic reaction to food with manifestations in the skin and other organs.

Cases of allergies to beer are not many. However, if strange manifestations appear after drinking beer, people should know whether it is an allergy or not to have appropriate treatment.

>>>You can refer to the article " How to know if you have a beer allergy? "For reference information!

2. What should I do when I have a beer allergy?

If the beer allergy is severe, you should see a doctor for advice (Internet source).

Immediately or within a few hours of drinking beer, if the following symptoms appear, it is likely that you are allergic to beer.

• Blush
• Itchy eyes, nose, mouth
• Rash, urticaria with itchy skin
• Nausea , vomiting
• Stomachache
• Diarrhea
• Wheezing, wheezing or difficulty breathing
• Low blood pressure causing dizziness, fainting

Allergic reactions to beer can be mild or severe. So when in doubt, people should see a doctor to determine if they are indeed allergic to beer. Your doctor can help determine if you are allergic to a particular ingredient in beer. That will help you avoid that allergic ingredient in other products. 

3. How to handle beer allergy?

 Measures to help treat cases of beer allergy are:

3.1. Use medicine

Mild allergic symptoms such as rash, hives, and itching can be relieved quickly with anti-allergy medications. Your doctor will prescribe antihistamines to reverse the symptoms of skin allergies.

Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea will also subside after taking the drug.

3.2. Emergency

For severe manifestations such as wheezing, shortness of breath or fainting, antiallergic drugs do not provide complete treatment. At that time, you or your loved one should quickly go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

In addition to taking anti-allergic drugs, doctors may have to use anti-inflammatory drugs and respiratory support measures to promptly save lives.

4. How to prevent beer allergy?

Take precautions when you find out you have a beer allergy 

Because allergic reactions to beer can be very severe and have serious health effects. People with a confirmed allergy to beer should take the following precautions:

4.1. Stay away from beer

If you are really allergic to beer, the only way to prevent it is to stay away from beer. However, if you are allergic to beer, you are definitely allergic to other alcoholic beverages. Some people are allergic to beer but can still use wine or spirits without problems. Your doctor will help you determine which ingredient in beer is causing your allergy. You can then find alcoholic beverages that don't contain these ingredients instead.

4.2. Stay away from related foods

When you have a beer allergy, you will be allergic to the ingredients in beer. That means, if you use other foods containing this ingredient, it will also cause an allergic reaction. So, in addition to staying away from beer, you should stay away from foods that contain the same ingredient. Note, should carefully read the ingredients on the packaging before buying any new product.

Beer allergies can be benign or they can be severe. Everyone who pays attention should know how to handle it properly so as not to cause harm to health. In addition, should stay away from beer and foods containing allergic ingredients to help prevent beer allergies.

Doctor Vo Thi Ngoc Hien