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Anaphylactic Shock Caused by Eating Buckwheat.

Dan Orga-Dumitriu¹, Dana M Harris², Corina Porr³

¹Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University, 550169 Sibiu, Romania.

Journal of Clinical Medicine

|September 14, 2024

Summary

Buckwheat allergy, though rare, can cause severe anaphylactic shock. Diagnosis requires thorough patient history and specific IgE testing, as buckwheat is an emerging allergen often hidden in foods.

Keywords:

anaphylactic shock buckwheat food hidden allergen hives

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Area of Science:

Allergy and Immunology
Clinical Medicine
Food Science

Background:

Urticaria significantly impacts quality of life, with mast cells and histamine as key players.
Allergic urticaria has diverse triggers, including foods, drugs, and insect venoms.
Buckwheat, a gluten-free alternative, is increasingly consumed but can cause severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case study of anaphylactic shock triggered by buckwheat.
To highlight the diagnostic challenges and methods for buckwheat allergy.
To emphasize the clinical relevance of buckwheat as a potential allergen.

Main Methods:

Detailed patient history (anamnesis) was crucial for diagnosis.
Prick skin tests and specific IgE blood tests were performed.
Other potential food allergens were excluded through testing.

Main Results:

The patient experienced two severe anaphylactic shocks linked to buckwheat consumption.
Elevated buckwheat-specific immunoglobulin E levels confirmed the allergy.
Emergency treatment with adrenaline and other medications led to partial recovery.

Conclusions:

Buckwheat allergy is rare but can manifest with severe symptoms, including anaphylaxis.
Accurate diagnosis can be challenging due to buckwheat being a hidden allergen.
Thorough anamnesis is vital for identifying buckwheat as the etiological agent, especially in regions without mandatory labeling.