Food Allergies

Food Allergies

Food Allergies

“Food allergies are the adverse effects that distress the immune system when certain kinds of food

are eaten”

Food allergies are the adverse affects that distress the immune system when certain kinds of food are

eaten. It usually affects kids more than adults but is more frequently being seen in adults as well. These

allergies usually occur because of the protein present in foods that the body identifies as being harmful.

When some proteins are not dissolved by the digestive system, the immunity system attacks the protein

resulting in an allergic reaction.

Some of the causes of food allergies are usually foods like cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts, nuts like walnuts,

fish, shellfish, etc. The common offending agents were found to be rice, citrus fruits, black gram and

banana. To know more about food allergies and their effect on people, visit Apollo Clinics.

Symptoms

Severe and fatal reactions can occur in people of any age, but the risk is the greatest in adolescents,

young adults with asthma and those known to be allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, fruits, milk, wine,

vegetables and/ or seafood. The symptoms to look out for include:

Itching

Rashes

Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat

Nausea or vomiting

Abdominal pain and cramps

Diarrhoea

Runny nose

Wheezing

Anaphylaxis or a sudden drop in blood pressure

Treatment

There is no way to cure allergies but they can be managed by:

Eliminating the allergen completely from the diet

Medications like antihistamines after an allergic reaction

Epinephrine or adrenaline injections in case of severe allergic reaction

People usually get over their allergies over a period of time but it is advised for people to keep track of

foods that cause the allergy so that they can be avoided in the future.

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