Do I Have A Soy Allergy?

Do your symptoms develop within minutes or hours of consuming food-containing soy?

Do you have itching or tingling feeling around your lips or in your mouth?

Do you have hives?

Do you have swelling of your lips, face, tongue and throat, or other body parts?

Do you have wheezing?

Do you have a runny nose, repetitive cough or breathing difficulty?

Do you have tightness in your throat or a hoarse voice?

Do you have abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting?

Do you have itchy, watery, or swollen eyes?

Do you have a weak pulse, dizziness or confusion?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a soy allergy. A soy allergy is one of the most common food allergies. It often first appears in infants as a reaction to soy-based infant formula. In most cases, children outgrow a soy allergy, but sometimes it continues into adulthood. Soy and soy products, soy milk and soy sauce are common triggers of soy allergy. However, soy is an ingredient in many processed foods, such as meat products and meat substitutes, cereals, frozen meals, vegetable broths and starches, and products with natural and artificial flavors. Soy allergy symptoms are usually mild and rarely life-threatening.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a soy allergy. Soy is a common food allergen. A soy allergy is the result of the improper function of your immune system, which misidentifies certain soy proteins as damaging substances and triggers an allergic reaction. A soy allergy can appear at any age, but it is more common in children than in adults. The symptoms of soy allergy usually occur within minutes to hours after eating soy-containing products. They are usually mild, but their severity can vary from one person to another. A diagnosis is based on your medical history, physical examination, skin and blood tests.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a soy allergy. A soy allergy is a common food allergy. Soy comes from soybeans which are legumes. The legume family also includes beans, peas, lentils, and peanuts. Some people who have a soy allergy may have an allergic reaction after consuming other legumes. Also, a soy allergy can be triggered by food that you have previously eaten without any problems. Treatment includes avoiding soy. However, soy can be "hidden" in many foods, so there is a risk of eating it unknowingly. A serious allergic reaction is treated by an emergency injection of epinephrine.