Itchy lips after eating kiwi fruit
Question:
I've just made a fruit drink with about 4 kiwis in it and its stinging my lips. Is it possible that it is an allergy or i dont know if my lips are just sensitive bcos the fruit is quite acidity.
Answers:
1. I copy these following details from Wikipedia, and add the link below. Kiwis are the edible berry of a cultivar group in the genus Actinidia. Kiwifruit is a rich source of vitamin C, 1.5 times the DRI scale in the US. Its potassium content by weight is slightly less than that of a banana. It also contains vitamin E, and a small amount of vitamin A. The skin is a good source of flavonoid antioxidants. The kiwifruit seed oil contains on average 62% alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. Usually a medium size kiwifruit contains about 46 calories, 0.3 g fats, 1 g proteins, 11 g carbohydrates, 75 mg vitamins and 2.6 g dietary fiber. Kiwifruit is often reported to have mild laxative effects, due to the high level of dietary fiber. Raw kiwifruit is also rich in the protein-dissolving enzyme actinidin, (in the same family of thiol proteases as papain), which is commercially useful as a meat tenderizer but can be an allergen for some individuals. Specifically, people allergic to latex, papayas or pineapples are likely to also be allergic to kiwifruit. The fruit also contains calcium oxalate crystals in the form of raphides. Reactions to these chemicals include sweating, tingling and sore mouth; swelling of the lips, tongue and face; rash; vomiting and abdominal pain; and, in the most severe cases, breathing difficulties, wheezing and collapse. The most common symptoms are unpleasant itching and soreness of the mouth, with the most common severe symptom being wheezing. Severe symptoms are most likely to occur in young children.
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2. simple, my diagnosis is that you have what we in the medical field call "herpilickatus-vonyouraslut mcspermtaster" or in other words "herpes" for short... my prescription would be three shots of apple juice followed by a 2 minute back rub and youll be going down on passion fruit in no time...
3. This is an allergic reaction to the kiwi fruit, it should pass, but in the meantime drink plenty of water. If the sensation persists then consult your doctor.
4. Kiwis have little "sticks" coming out which may cause an irritation towards the sensitive lips. Pineapple can do that as well. Perhaps your doctor may be able to help.