The drama of Tessa Hansen-Smith, the young woman allergic to water

“I suffer from muscle fatigue and nausea. The problem occurs when I eat something with a lot of water, such as fruits and vegetables. Even drinking water can cut my tongue, ”said Tessa Hansen-Smith.

Ever since she was little, Tessa Hansen-Smith suffered from rashes when she bathed, so her parents varied personal cleaning products until medical studies reached her diagnosis at age 10. : aquatic urticaria.

The young woman, now 21, is allergic to water and only bathes twice a month to avoid suffering more than necessary.

But his drama doesn’t end there because he can’t go out on rainy days or enjoy the sea or swimming pools. Even when drinking water, small cuts appear on his tongue. And if he cries, his tears leave marks on his skin.

Aquagenic urticaria is a rare disease that involves an antigen present on the skin which, on contact with water, dissolves and triggers a series of adverse reactions such as inflammation, pain, and injuries such as burns.

“I suffer from muscle fatigue and nausea. The problem occurs when I eat something with a lot of water, such as fruits and vegetables. Even drinking water can cut my tongue, ”Tessa told British media.

He added: “It is very difficult to manage this condition. I am allergic to my own tears, saliva and sweat.

He also suffers from headaches and fever after contact, but struggles not to let the condition overwhelm him.

That’s why he didn’t hesitate to enroll in university. She attends classes, for which she has special transport that does not make her sweat. And he doesn’t play sports.

As part of her treatment, Tessa needs to take nine antihistamine pills a day.

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Source: Telefe Noticias

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