M allergic to pepper ,it makes me uncomfortable when I sniff it and it causes me to sneeze uncontrollably.

EnlightenedSoul:
I'm allergic to strawberries.

Ajekpako pikin ....

asokoromadam:

She is lactose intolerant .She should come try almond milk

well

Yes they do,my son is allergic to mangoes.

am allergic to beans

asokoromadam:
Most Africans are lactose intolerant but they don't kniw this .

I'm intolerant, it causes diarrhoea

eleojo23:

Because you are probably an X-man/mutant.

lmaooo... the average African child is a mutant

Mehn Fufu can make me pass out for 2hours. White Amala (Lafu) also disturbs my stomach too.

i have gone through the comments, some don't know the meaning of "allergies" Lool

Yes. I do have food alergies from time to time. I must take septrin anytime I drink garri,to avoid bad breath and sore throat/itchy throat and ears. Eba makes me stool and causes me stomach trouble. Groundnut,walnut,coconut,etc gives me same alergic reactions like I get when I drink garri. Any food not properly made and prepared hygienically,has a way of affecting me. Sometimes,it could come out as rashes on my skin. That's why I hardly open my mouth to eat outside my house. When hungry,I do more of snacks.

vikel2104:
People from other continents often come down with mild to severe allergic reactions to certain foods. Do Africans/Nigerians have such allergic reactions to foods? I don't know anyone who is allergic to any food among my relatives. In my opinion, I think it is rare. Do you have any food allergies?

NoToPile:
Seems most people dont know what an allergy is

what's an allergy?

Allergy - a definition . Allergy occurs when a person's immune system
reacts to substances in the environment that are harmless for most
people. These substances are known as allergens and are found in
house dust mites, pets, pollen, insects, moulds, foods and some
medicines.

if you a food and it make you vomit, I mean every time you eat that particular food.......what do you call that..lemme guess "food poisoning"

No be who see food chop go get allergy, with our plenty rice garri beans yam na im person wan get allergy. Abegy

Tbells91 are you allergic to Andre Rose? Amalbert shift for me and pass me the cup, I trust you say nothing dey shake you.. ikbnice Abi ciroc na your allergy?..

Rumpelstiltskin my man, how far?

Guten Morgen Alles...

The problem is that most Africans don't eat varieties for them to know they have allergies. We eat a lot of carbohydrates. The truth now is that allergies are present among all races and colors.

goldmine:
Yes, some do. My husband, my son and my sister-in-law are allergic to nuts and nut products- groundnut,peanuts,groundnut oil,etc. Any intake no matter how small leads to eye discomfort and skin rashes in less than 24 hours of consumption.

Now tell me what u guys take daily dat is devoid of at least 'groundnut oil'...wit ur claim, u guys must b in perpetual skin rashness...sorry abt dat....u guys shud turn vegs

I'm eternaly allergic to onions!..the smell alone is enough 2 make me vomit my intestines!

Yes!
Personally I am allergic to groundnut.
Usually ends up in the hospital after eating it.

Yeah.....M Allergic To Okra/Ogbono Soup,In fact Any Draw Soup.....And Coconut

SSPX:
milk, beans, and honey are my enemies

ohh, I thought I am the only one in the world with an allergic reaction to honey, people around me find it weird how honey makes me feel

Allergic. to garri/eba. Didn't notice it on time.

I can't eat sugarcane...neither can I stand people eating it....its like my brain is being squeezed wen I see someone eating it!

Gloriagee:
yep, tho I always deny it. allergic to nuts, Chinese food n God knows wat else

As if you have eaten any Chinese food lolz

NoToPile:
Seems most people dont know what an allergy is

then,tell us what it is.

Am allergic to ofe akwu, after eating it it gives me huge pimples within 24hours.

Lol

gracile:
garri gives me sore throat

u guys r getting allergies mixed up with not lliking a food...Allergies causes sneezing and an itchy, runny or
blocked nose (allergic rhinitis)
itchy, red, watering eyes
(conjunctivitis)
wheezing, chest tightness, shortness
of breath and a cough.
a raised, itchy, red rash (hives)
swollen lips, tongue, eyes or face.
And till this day no food has had dis reactions on me...so i rolling dont think africans born and bred in africa got allergies

Our problem in this part of the world is that we don't document at all. I'm allergic to peanuts and okra soup (they cause serious rashes). It took many years before it was discovered.
Moreover, I'm also allergic to a common drug. The allergic reaction could kill in 2 days. Hence, be careful. It could be disastrous to blindly conclude that Nigerians don't react because our immunity is strong and because these cases are hardly reported.

I'm allergic to Buhari

An average African who is wondering where his next meal will come from has no time for food allergies.

darlenese:
I'm allergic to Buhari

You must be a cannibal

Yes.am allergic to starch aka usi or uzi.that thing turns my stomach like mad

Yes many Nigerians have allergies
but ignorance and lack of quality
medical facilities make us attribute
the effects to other causes. In fact, many disorders
of respiratory and digestive system arise
are as a result of allergy.

This reminds me of a man suffering
from GIT problems, after visiting the
local clinic several times and he couldn't
find solution, he also sought traditional
solutions all to know avail.

He subsequently went to stay with his daughter
in Lagos and surprisingly all his symptoms disappeared
within a short period of time.
It was later discovered that his predicaments was as
a result of peanut he regularly eats in the village,
mind you, he has been eating peanuts for most part
of his life without experiencing any problem.