Egg Allergy (Virudha)

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Egg Allergy

Egg Allergy is the most common type of allergy seen among children. It is the allergic reaction of the body towards egg proteins. The symptoms usually occur within a few minutes to a few hours after having eggs or egg-containing foodstuffs. It can occur even in children below one year of age. Mostly, the allergic response vanishes with age. Ayurveda has a unique concept of Virudha (incompatibility) where if mismatched foods are used together, there will be acute and chronic reactions on the body. Eggs can cause such a reaction when combined with unsuitable foods. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA has a definite Ayurvedic treatment protocol for allergies caused by eggs. IAFA is always focusing on providing genuine Ayurvedic management for all health issues.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Egg Allergy vary from mild skin rashes to severe life-threatening situations. Common symptoms include:-

Inflammation of skin
Nasal congestion
Runny nose
Sneezing
Abdominal cramps
Nausea
Vomiting
Coughing
Shortness of breath

In severe cases of Anaphylaxis symptoms like constriction of airways, low blood pressure, rapid pulse, fainting, shock, etc. may happen and can lead to life-threatening situations.

Ayurvedic Reference of Egg Allergy - Virudha

Causes of Egg Allergy

Egg allergy is caused when the body’s immune system wrongly identifies certain egg proteins as dangerous. When the body comes in contact with egg proteins, the immune system produces antibodies that make release of histamine and other chemicals. These chemicals result in allergic symptoms on the body. Egg white, as well as egg yolk, has allergy-causing proteins. Most commonly allergy is caused by egg white. If a breastfeeding mother takes eggs, there are chances for the baby to present with allergic reactions. Risk will be higher in children, who have any other type of skin allergy or family history of allergy.

A combination of egg with certain foodstuffs may result in allergic manifestations. Egg if consumed with milk, meat, cheese, curd, melons, etc. can cause allergy.

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-Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Ayurvedic Allergy Specialist
CEO & Founder of IAFAⓇ

Diet in Egg Allergy

Do’s (Pathya)

Freshly prepared food
Arrowroot powder
Practice of exercise
Adequate sleep

Don’ts (Apathya)

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Intake of egg and egg-containing food
Excess consumption of Alcohol
Restaurant food
Mayonnaise
Bread and other baked food
Deep-fried foodstuffs
Use of milk and milk products along with egg
Junk food
Reheated and old food
Day sleep
Cold food and water

Yoga and Pranayama in Egg Allergy

Yoga provides flexibility to the body and improves body functions. Following Yoagasanas will be helpful to strengthen the immune system against allergy:-

Suryanamaskar
Adhomukhasvanasana
Matsyasana
Shalabhasana
Pavanamuktasasana

Pranayama (breathing exercise) corrects the movement and functions of doshas in the body and also gives control over body functions. It helps to relieve stress, anxiety, etc.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Egg Allergy

Ayurveda aids in minimizing the effects of egg allergy and prevents deadly complications. Purification therapies, as well as pacifying medicines, are combined in the management of allergic conditions.

Internal Medicines

Following internal medicines can be advised according to the condition of the patient.

Patoladi Kwath
Amrutotharam kwatha
Dasamoola – kaduthrayam Kwath
Vilwadi gulika
Kaisora gulgulu gulika

Dasamoola haritaki lehya
Punarnavasava
Mustarishta
Khadirarishta

Purification Therapy

Virechana (purgation)
Vamana (emesis)
Raktamoksha (Blood-letting)

Single Herb

Following single herbs will beneficial with proper adjuvants:-

Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
Haridra (Curcuma longa)
Khadira (Acacia catechu)

Aragwatha (Cassia fistula)
Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How egg allergy is caused?

Answer: Egg allergy is caused by the body’s hypersensitive reactions to egg proteins.

Question: What are the major symptoms of egg allergy?

Answer: Egg allergy is manifested differently in different people. Major symptoms are skin eruptions, respiratory discomforts, abdominal pain, etc.