Health-Tips: Food Allergy and Food Intolerance;Symptoms,Diagnosis and Possible Treatment

Symptoms Of Allergy and food Intolerance

If you suffer from  food allergy, you could have itching,hives,swelling of the throat,swelling of the eyes or swelling of the tongue; nausea; vomiting or diarrhea. And in a worst-case scenario, you could have a drop in blood pressure, dizziness, fainting and even cardiac arrest. An anaphylatic reaction can progress rapidly and be fetal.
potentially, any food could cause allergy. But, the most severe food allergies are commonly caused by just a few foods: these are,milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans, peanuts, soybeans, tree nuts and wheat. Even at an early age, a person can develop an allergy.

Research/Studies have shown that genetics play an important role, and that a child is more likely to develop an allergy if one or both of his/her parents have allergies. it is not uncommon for children to grow out of allergies.


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Symptoms of food intolerance are generally less alarming compare to those of extreme allergic reactions. food intolerance may cause stomach pain, bloating, gas, cramps, headaches, skin rash, tiredness, or a general feeling of malaise. An intolerance may be related to a variety of foods- dairy, wheat, gluten, alcohol, and yeast are among the most common.
 

Diagnosis and Treatment

If you think you may suffer from a food allergy or a food intolerance, you may decide to get checked by a specialized health professional. Self-diagnosis and autonomously deciding to eliminate certain foods can at times be harmful, as you may inadvertently deprive your body of necessary nutrients.

There is no widely accepted treatment for severe food allergies other than the total avoidance of the particular foods that trigger the allergy. On the other hand, if you have milder food allergies or food intolerance, you may see some benefit from simply reducing how often you eat certain foods and the amount. In some cases, however, sufferers are compelled to avoid the foods in question altogether, or at least for some time, depending on the severity of the intolerance.

So if you have a food allergy or a food intolerance, you may find comfort in knowing that many sufferers have learned to manage their condition and still enjoy a wide variety of nutritious and delicious foods.

IMPORTANT NOTE:   

 It is often recommended that sufferers of severe allergies carry a special pen containing adrenaline (epinephrine) that can be self-injected in case of an emergency. Some health professionals suggest that children with allergies carry or wear some visible indication that can warn teachers or caregivers of their condition.