There are several types of allergies in the world, but water allergy it is a very rare and quite distressing specificity, since it is an element that brings life. Water allergy is called aquagenic urticaria. Think how difficult it would be to be allergic to something that is inevitable for our survival? This is the case of youtuber Niah Selway.
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This allergy is characterized by being a rare disease that usually presents reactions to any type of water, even drinking water. The 21-year-old youtuber who lives in the United Kingdom and has almost 130,000 followers on her channel tells about her routine and condition in her videos.
Selway says that, as a child, she had some occasional reactions, but the reason for her allergies at the time was not identified. However, as she grew up, she realized that allergies were more frequent and the diagnosis of aquagenic pruritus was made.
In Niah's case, the organs were not compromised, that is, she can still drink water without harming herself or feeling uncomfortable.
To this day, the cause of this disease is unknown, and therefore there is no cure. However, professionals in the field advise that some palliative measures be taken, such as exposure to UV rays and the use of anti-allergic drugs to relieve symptoms. Selway also tells on her channel that she tried several treatments and none of them worked.
In addition, she tells in one of her videos that she cannot urinate without an allergic reaction, and that this happens about four times a day and it is quite annoying. She also says that her reactions sometimes last up to three hours. However, the young woman says that she always seeks to see her life as a challenge that will make her stronger and more resilient, making her grow in many ways.
