Rosehip allergy in children and adults: symptoms, treatment

Rosehip allergy is common. Not everyone knows that rosehip or rosehip syrup, often used in baby food, can be the strongest allergens due to their high vitamin C content.

In 100 gr. peeled rose hips contain up to 800 gr. vitamin C in its pure form, so it is not surprising if an allergic reaction can develop after eating abundantly of berries. Most often, an allergic reaction can be observed in children, since their immune system is insufficiently formed and an increased attack of allergens is accompanied by characteristic symptoms.

Symptoms of the disease

As a rule, a negative reaction to rose hips (in children, especially to syrup) proceeds with symptoms characteristic of all allergic diseases. It can be expressed in the following manifestations:

• hyperemia of the skin;
• the appearance of a rash on the body, accompanied by unbearable itching;
• subsequently, the skin at the site of the rash may peel off;
• increased lacrimation and rhinitis are observed;
• the patient begins to cough and sneeze violently;
• wheezing and shortness of breath are noted;
• hyperthermia, increased fatigue;
• hypertension and a sharp increase in blood glucose;
• dyspeptic disorders.

In more severe cases, Quincke's edema or anaphylactic shock may develop. These conditions require urgent medical attention. When clarifying the diagnosis, it must be borne in mind that any products in the composition can cause similar symptoms. which includes rosehip or products with its addition (decoction, vitamins, medicines, syrup, and etc.).

Rosehip allergy in childhood

The first acquaintance of a baby with a rosehip occurs at 4 months with mixed feeding. It is recommended to give a decoction or rosehip syrup to increase immune forces, with hyperthermia, to relieve constipation and treat physiological jaundice in infants.

In addition, doctors strongly recommend giving a rosehip decoction during teething. The reason for this is the increased content of calcium in the fruit, which is so necessary at this time for the baby. However, it should be remembered that the baby's body is very sensitive to all foods with a high vitamin C content.

Ascorbic acid can cause an allergic reaction, as an independent component, and in combination with various highly allergenic foods (citrus fruits, strawberries, etc.), an allergic reaction can develop instantly, especially in child.

In children, the respiratory tract and skin are the most sensitive to the effects of the allergen, manifested by severe shortness of breath and a hyperemic rash throughout the body. In addition, an excess of vitamin C can provoke dyspeptic disorders from the gastrointestinal tract. With the development of acute symptoms, urgent medical attention is needed.

Care must be taken when using various medicines by children, because very often they contain rosehip syrup. Therefore, before use, you must carefully read the annotation to the medicinal product. In addition, it is imperative to observe the dosage recommended for children, because it is its excess that provokes an acute attack of allergies.

Treatment activities

First of all, it is necessary to exclude all products with the addition of rose hips, including syrup and medicines with its addition.

• To relieve an acute allergic reaction, antihistamines are prescribed that suppress the production of histamine in the body. These include Telfast, Tavegil, Zirtek, Claritin, etc. These drugs actively relieve allergy symptoms. However, it should be borne in mind that first-generation drugs have such side effects as drowsiness and lethargy;

• for the accelerated elimination of toxic substances, it is recommended to use enterosorbents (Enterosgel, Activated carbon, Polysorb, etc.) In severe cases, hormone therapy is prescribed (Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone, etc.);
• in addition to drug therapy, traditional medicine can be used. It is quite clear that it is impossible to completely recover with the help of medicinal herbs and tinctures, but there is a possibility of a decrease in acute manifestations.

To relieve edema, it is recommended to take baths, in which a decoction of medicinal herbs (celandine, chamomile, calendula, linden, string, etc.) is added.

To remove defects in the digestive system, it is recommended to finely chop 1 kg. garlic and pour this mass with 1 liter of boiled water. The prepared broth is stored in a dark place for 4 days. After that, the tincture is used in 1 teaspoon, which must first be diluted in 200 ml. warmed milk before eating.

Important! Any allergy treatment, including traditional medicine recipes, can be carried out only after prior consultation with a doctor. This will allow you to get rid of allergies as quickly as possible, as well as avoid various complications.