Allergy - Lady's Finger Test

We all know of certain foods that can cause allergic reactions; food products like milk and nuts are common allergens, however, any food can cause allergy. The vegetable Lady’s Finger or Okra can cause allergic reactions from eating or picking it. There are certain symptoms that help you in finding out if you are allergic to Lady’s Finger. Some of the symptoms include itching, wheezing, nasal congestion, etc. A test that checks the presence of IgE or immunoglobulin E molecules can help you in determining if you are allergic.

There are no specific preparations required for the test. To make the process of testing for allergies easier, you can maintain a food journal that mentions the days on which you consumed Lady’s Finger and the symptoms you got after eating. Apart from this, you need not take any specific steps to prepare yourself to be tested for the allergy.

Your doctor will use various ways to check if you are allergic to Lady’s Finger. He or she will ask you questions to check and ascertain if your symptoms are caused due to the vegetable. A skin test may also be done by the doctor to check the symptoms of allergy. Or, a blood test may be conducted to check the amount of allergen-specific antibodies present in your blood. If your allergy is triggered by Lady’s Finger, your blood will make antibodies to fight it.

There are no specific preparations required for the test. To make the process of testing for allergies easier, you can maintain a food journal that mentions the days on which you consumed Lady’s Finger and the symptoms you got after eating. Apart from this, you need not take any specific steps to prepare yourself to be tested for the allergy.