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Food Allergy Symptoms

The severity of food allergy symptoms and when they develop depends on:

       how much of the food is eaten

       the person's sensitivity to the food

Symptoms of food allergies can include:

       itchy mouth and throat when food is swallowed (some kids have only this symptom — called "oral allergy syndrome")

       hives (raised, red, itchy bumps)

       eczema rash

       runny, itchy nose

       abdominal cramps accompanied by nausea and vomiting or diarrhea (as the body attempts to flush out the food allergen)

       difficulty breathing

       shock

Common Food Allergens

 
• Cow's milk (or cow's milk protein). Between 1% and 7.5% of infants are allergic to the proteins found in cow's milk and cow's milk-based formulas. About 80% of formulas on the market are cow's milk-based.

• Eggs. One of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, egg allergy can pose many challenges for parents. Because eggs are used in many of the foods kids eat — and in many cases they're "hidden" ingredients — an egg allergy is hard to diagnose. An egg allergy usually begins when kids are very young, but most outgrow the allergy by age 5. Most kids with an egg allergy are allergic to the proteins in egg whites, but some can't tolerate proteins in the yolk.

• Seafood and shellfish. The proteins in seafood can cause a number of different types of allergic reactions. Seafood allergy is one of the more common adult food allergies and one that you don't always know.

• Peanuts are one of the most severe food allergens, often causing life-threatening reactions. (Peanuts are not a true nut, but a legume — in the same family as peas and lentils, although people with peanut allergy don’t usually have cross-reactions to other legumes). Half of those allergic to peanuts are also allergic to tree nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, and often sunflower and sesame seeds. Like seafood allergy, peanut allergy is one you don't always grow out of.

• Soya like peanuts, soybeans are legumes. Soya allergy is more prevalent among babies than older children; about 30% to 40% of infants who are allergic to cow's milk are also allergic to the protein in soya formulas. Soya proteins, such as soya, are often a hidden ingredient in prepared foods.

      • Wheat proteins are found in many of the foods we eat — some are more obvious than others. As with any allergy, an allergy to wheat can happen in different ways and to different degrees. Although wheat allergy is often confused with celiac disease, there is a difference. Celiac disease is caused by sensitivity to gluten, which is found in wheat, oat, rye, and barley.

Other Common Allergens

• Insect stings. For most kids, being stung by an insect means swelling, redness, and itching at the site of the bite. But for those with insect venom allergy, an insect bite can cause more severe symptoms. Although some doctors and parents have believed that most kids eventually outgrow insect venom allergy, a recent study found that insect venom allergies often persist into adulthood. An allergy evaluation is needed if wheezing and other signs of anaphylaxis are present after an insect sting or bite.

 

Insect Venom Allergy Symptoms

Being stung by an insect that you are allergic to may cause some of these symptoms:

  throat swelling
  hives over the entire body
  difficulty breathing
  nausea
  diarrhea
  shock

• Medicines. Antibiotics — medications used to treat infections — are the most common types of medicines that cause allergic reactions. Many other medicines, including over-the-counter medications, can also cause allergic reactions. If you suspect a medicine allergy, talk to your doctor first before assuming a reaction is a sign of allergy.

• Chemicals. Some cosmetics or laundry detergents can cause people to break out in an itchy rash. Usually, this is because someone has a reaction to the chemicals in these products. Dyes, household cleaners, and pesticides used on lawns or plants can also cause allergic reactions in some people.  Latex is another common allergen.

• Drink.  Some people are allergic to alcohol like beer, wine, spirits etc.  This may be due to yeast, fruit e.g. grapes etc.

• Environment.  Wi-Fi, EMF’s, Microwaves, Geopathic Stress etc.

 

 

The type and severity of allergy symptoms vary from allergy to allergy and person to person. Allergies may show up as itchy eyes or an itchy nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, throat tightness, trouble breathing, and even shock (faintness or passing out).

Symptoms can range from minor or major seasonal annoyances (for example, from pollen or certain moulds) to year-round problems (from allergens like dust mites or food).

About Anaphylaxis

In rare instances, if the sensitivity to an allergen is extreme, a person may experience anaphylaxis (or anaphylactic shock) — a sudden, severe allergic reaction involving various systems in the body (such as the skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and cardiovascular system).
Severe symptoms or reactions to any allergen, from certain foods to insect bites, require immediate medical attention and can include:

  difficulty breathing
  swelling (particularly of the face, throat, lips, and tongue in cases of food allergies)
  rapid drop in blood pressure
  dizziness
  unconsciousness
  hives
  tightness of the throat
  hoarse voice
  lightheadedness

Anaphylaxis can happen just seconds after being exposed to a triggering substance or can be delayed for up to 2 hours if the reaction is from a food. It can involve various areas of the body.

What is Food Intolerance?

Some food intolerances are caused by an enzyme deficiency or chemical sensitivity, while others are associated with an immune response related to food-specific antibodies called IgG antibodies.

If these antibodies persist, then over time they may react with specific food proteins to form immune complexes in the body, which can accumulate in joints and other organs, and produce symptoms of food intolerance.

A survey of 6,000 people in the UK, carried out in May 2003 by the medical charity Allergy UK, showed  69.8% either has or had a close relative suffering from some kind of food intolerance or allergy. Also 50% had children of whom 39.2% also suffered from allergic complaints. 

Recent media and government research into the cause of obesity have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in the last 30 years in the consumption of junk and refined foods. This is leading to thousands of people developing food sensitivity and intolerance. 

It has been reported in the national press, that the NHS cannot cope with the level of allergy patients currently requiring treatment, that allergic conditions have increased 4 fold over the last 20 years and that there is currently a 2 year waiting list  for NHS allergy tests.

Breakfast and Intolerances:-

  
Statistics out today from the leading food intolerance expert show that nine out of the ten of the UK's most intolerable foods are commonly found on our breakfast table - proving it really is the most important meal of the day. If you wondered why you were going to work on a headache, to school with a stomach ache or to a lecture with lethargy, a breakfast of toast, egg or cereal could be the reason why.

1.  Cow’s Milk: 64 per cent intolerant
2. Yeast: 58 per cent intolerant
3. Egg White: 53 per cent intolerant
4. Wheat: 34 per cent intolerant
5. Egg yolk: 32 per cent intolerant
6. Gluten: 26 per cent intolerant
7. Cashew Nuts: 22 per cent intolerant
8. Brazil Nuts: 17 per cent intolerant
9. Lentils: 13 per cent intolerant
10. Almond: 13 per cent intolerant

For those prone to food intolerance, fruit is best for breakfast. However, it is wise to test your food intolerance before embarking on a 'fruit fest' as surprisingly, more than one in ten people are intolerant to Kiwi and almost one in twenty-five intolerant to Cranberry.

Friendly fruits according to the food intolerant list are:

- Lemon - 0.6 per cent intolerant
- Banana - 0.5 per cent intolerant
- Grapefruit - 0.5 per cent intolerant
- Raspberry - 0.3 per cent intolerant
- Apple - 0.3 per cent intolerant
- Pear - 0.24 per cent intolerant
- Apricot - 0.3 per cent intolerant
- Mint Mix - 0.1 per cent intolerant

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