Why am i allergic to watermelon?!


Question: Why am i allergic to watermelon!?
It makes my tongue itch, and get "!?hives!?" red little itchy bumps on my face/neck!. Is it something specifically in watermelon!? I heard it could be pesticides but, I know that's not why!. Even organic watermelon does it!.

Also: some other fruit has mild effects like strawberries and kiwi although I can still eat them!. Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
OAS: oral allergy syndrome; basically you have a cross reactivity to certain pollens, when you eat raw foods!.

Watermelon is a member of the ragweed family

get more info at: Www@Answer-Health@Com

My dad is allergic to it too!. His throat swells closed

I'm allergic to banana's, kiwi, grapes, pomegranate Www@Answer-Health@Com





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