HomeAnswersAllergy Specialistfood allergyWhat should be done if a person allergic to egg eat a cake containing egg?

I have egg allergy and suffering from stomach pain after eating a cake. Please suggest some medicine.

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Published At October 26, 2019
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have got an egg allergy. I mistakenly ate a cake which contains egg in it. I am having severe stomach pain. What can be done in such a situation? Please suggest any medicine.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

First, let me clarify to you that in case of any food or skin allergy, avoidance is the best treatment option. But many times, it is not possible to do so when our food contains some hidden allergens, which cause allergy symptoms, as you said. Egg protein is the complete protein, and it is very difficult to avoid it, especially in bakery items, ice cream, and fast food like meatballs and meatloaf. Egg allergy can be due to egg white protein or egg yolk proteins. And it is very difficult to separate the yolk from the egg white. So you should strictly avoid both of them. You can use egg substitutes in various recipes. Consult your dietician.

The allergy symptoms can be gastrointestinal, respiratory, or pertaining to the skin like itching. For treatment, the most important thing is to avoid eggs. For itching, I suggest taking a tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg once at night as required. For stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting, I suggest taking Cyclopam (Dicyclomine and Paracetamol) twice daily for three days and Sompraz-D (Domperidone and Esomeprazole) once in the morning for ten days.

I hope this helps.

The Probable causes

Egg protein allergy.

Investigations to be done

Skin prick allergy test or blood allergy test.

Differential diagnosis

Food allergy.

Treatment plan

Avoid eggs, bakery items, ice cream, and fast food items.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan

Allergy Specialist

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