A walnut (Akhrot) allergy means your immune system reacts to proteins in walnuts, causing symptoms from mild (itchy mouth, hives, tummy pain, sneezing) to severe (breathing difficulty, anaphylaxis) and potentially cross-reacting with other tree nuts like pecans; diagnosis involves blood/skin tests, and management means strict avoidance, reading labels, and carrying epinephrine for emergencies, especially since it’s often lifelong.
Severe (Anaphylaxis): Difficulty breathing, wheezing, swelling of tongue/throat, dizziness, fainting, or shock.
Types of Reactions
Primary: Direct contact or ingestion, ranging from mild to severe.
Secondary (Oral Allergy Syndrome): Mild, localized reactions (mouth/throat itching) due to similar proteins in pollen, common with raw fruits/vegetables too.
Related Allergens & Risks
You may also be allergic to other tree nuts like pecans, cashews, etc..
Walnut allergy is often lifelong.
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An antenatal profile, also known as an ANC profile, is a series of blood and urine tests that assess the health of a pregnant woman and her fetus. It’s a key part of antenatal care and is usually recommended during the first trimester.
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An arthritis profile is a series of blood tests used to help diagnose and assess arthritis, focusing on inflammatory markers and autoimmune activity. It can help determine the type and severity of arthritis and guide treatment plans.
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
Purpose:
The arthritis profile helps doctors understand the underlying causes of arthritis, differentiate between different types (like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis), and monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
Tests Included:
Common tests in an arthritis profile include:
C-reactive protein (CRP):A marker of inflammation in the body.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR):Another marker of inflammation.
Rheumatoid factor (RF):A protein found in the blood of people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Anti-CCP antibodies:A type of autoantibody found in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Antinuclear antibodies (ANA):Autoantibodies that can be elevated in various autoimmune conditions.
Complete blood count (CBC):A general blood test that can reveal signs of inflammation or infection.
Uric acid:Elevated levels can indicate gout, a type of arthritis.
Antistreptolysin O (ASO):An antibody that can be elevated after a streptococcal infection, which can sometimes trigger arthritis.
How it’s done:
The arthritis profile is typically a blood test, but may also include a urine sample.
Interpreting Results:
Elevated levels of inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR) or the presence of certain autoantibodies (RF, anti-CCP) can suggest arthritis or other autoimmune conditions.
Types of Arthritis:
The tests can help differentiate between different types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions.
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