10 Crazy Things You Never Knew People Had An Allergic Reaction To
You should never take everyday things for granted because there are people in this world who suffer with an allergic reaction to the simplest of things like water and the Sun.
Could you imagine not being able to walk in the park on a hot summers day and feel the Sun shining down on you? Or what about if every time you listened to your favourite song it made you feel dizzy and have a banging headache?
Unfortunately for some people this is a reality.
1. The Sun
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This allergy is called solar urticaria and it causes people to break out in hives when exposed to artificial or natural light rays. People who suffer with this allergic reaction tend to wear very dark clothes to protect their skin and quite often stay indoors during daylight hours.
2. Food
It is common for some people to have an allergic reaction to certain foods such as peanuts and shellfish but there has been extremely rare cases were people have been allergic to all food.
In order to receive the necessary proteins they have to be fed nutrients via a machine.
3. Sound
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It may be hard to believe but some individuals have an allergy to sound, the disorder is called misophonia and sufferers have to put up with severe ear ache and pounding headaches on hearing sounds.
4. Electricity
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People with this allergy suffer with irritated skin, muscle pain and headaches. To reduce these symptoms one must insulate their entire living space with tin foil to repel the frequency waves that are trying to infiltrate their home.
5. Water
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Even though water is a necessity to survive there are some people who actually have an allergic reaction when consuming water. This is known as aqua genic urticaria and it causes sufferers to break out in red itchy bumps. Even though these sufferers have allergic reaction to touch water they are still able to drink it.
6. Wood
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Most woods have a variety of chemicals within the wood cell and it`s these chemicals that bring out an allergic reaction in some people. There have been numerous cases were carpenters have had to give up their trade due to developing an allergy to wood.
7. Touch
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Known as dermatographia, this allergy causes some individuals to come out in red raised bumps similar to hives after something lightly scratches the skin. Even clothes can cause an allergic reaction.
8. Shoes
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This allergy is brought on not because of an actual reaction to shoes but to the resin used in shoe making. This allergy causes ones feet to swell up and become painful to walk. There are special barrier socks available for sale that helps reduce allergic reactions when wearing shoes.
9. Beer
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Beer is the most commonly consumed alcoholic beverage in the world but unfortunately for some people it causes an allergic reaction.
10. Exercise
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Some people may say they are allergic to exercise for a joke but for some it’s no laughing matter as there are many individuals who do actually suffer from this crazy allergy.
Allergies occur when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance (such as pollen, bee venom, or pet dander) or food that does not cause a reaction in most people.
Your immune system produces substances known as “antibodies.” When you have allergies, your immune system produces antibodies that identify a particular allergen as harmful, even if it isn’t. When you come into contact with the allergen, your immune system’s reaction can cause your skin, sinuses, airways, or digestive tract to become inflamed.
The severity of allergies varies from person to person and can range from a minor irritation to anaphylaxis (a life-threatening emergency situation). While most allergies can’t be cured, treatments can help relieve allergy symptoms.
