Alpha-gal syndrome: What you need to know
A food allergy to meat, dairy, and other goods derived from mammals is known as alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). It is also referred to as an allergy to alpha-gal, red meat, or tick bites. AGS is brought on by a tick bite from one that has the alpha-gal sugar molecule in its body. The tick injects the alpha-gal chemical into your body when it bites you. When they consume items from mammals, this may provoke allergic reactions in certain people to alpha-gal. Because it is a recent allergy, little is known about AGS. But it is growing more wide spread, particularly in the United States. The lone star tick is the tick that transmits AGS most in the US. The eastern and south-central parts of the nation are where you can find lone star ticks. Symptoms of AGS: Symptoms of AGS can vary from person to person and can range from mild to severe. Some common symptoms include: Hives Itching Swelling Anaphylaxis Diarrhea Vomiting Stomach cramps Difficulty breathing Wheezing Tightness in the chest Symp...