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What Causes Allergic Reaction To Shell Fish?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Apr 2015
Question: Hi Doctor Rynne...my question is if someone is allergic to shell fish, is it the iodine in the fish that causes it ?...my email address is YYYY@YYYY ...
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM
The answer is no. Shellfish allergy happens due to body's immune systemreaction to proteins in certain marine animals. It has nothing to do with iodine. People can be allergic to iodine with or without shellfish allergy. However, there is increased genetically determined risk in some people to be allergic to more substances so some people are allergic to both shellsih and iodine but this is generally rare. Wish you good health. Regards
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What Causes Allergic Reaction To Shell Fish?

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome to HCM The answer is no. Shellfish allergy happens due to body's immune systemreaction to proteins in certain marine animals. It has nothing to do with iodine. People can be allergic to iodine with or without shellfish allergy. However, there is increased genetically determined risk in some people to be allergic to more substances so some people are allergic to both shellsih and iodine but this is generally rare. Wish you good health. Regards