An estimated one or two out of every one hundred adults have food allergies some more severe than others. Many are not even sure what they have is a food allergy due to that fact that many may have a simple reaction to food and blame it on a food allergy. Though many believe to have food allergies doctors will disagree and say that food allergies are not as common as people would like to believe. The source of the allergy is not quite do to the food product itself but many factors may determine why you can have a food allergy to certain foods. Many food allergies may occur due to pollens in certain foods. Here is just a little about food allergies and how to determine if what you have is truly a food allergy:
- Food allergy reactions usually occur anywhere from a few seconds to a few hours after consumption which can ultimately cause the following symptoms:
- Skin Rashes or hives which can last a few days while more severe rashes such as atopic dermatitis may last longer.
- Itchy nose and eyes may occur but are often rare. Sneezing, runny nose, coughing, and breathing troubles may occur along with these symptoms.
- Swelling around the lips and mouth may also occur promptly after food makes contact with mouth.
- You may also experience nausea, cramps, bloating, vomiting, or diarrhea.
- The leading causes of food allergies may vary with each food. Some of the leading foods that cause these food allergies are as follows:
- Cows Milk
- Eggs
- Fish and Shellfish
- Fruits
- Legumes
- Nuts
- Cereals
- To this day there are currently no cures for food allergies but there are a couple of choices you have to lessen your food allergy reaction.
- Go to the nearest Emergency room to receive an injection or shot of adrenalin which is needed to fight off severe food allergies. They may also keep you for a few hours to give you the proper fluids needed.
- For mild cases and easy over the counter antihistamine can easily do the trick and help with any mild case.
- Food allergies are often mistaken for the following disorders:
- Histamine Toxicity
- Lactose Intolerance
- Food Poisoning
- Artificial Dyes
- Gluten Intolerance
- Fructose Malabsorption
For more information about common food allergy causes and treatments you may visit the following sites:
www.healthhype.com
www.mayoclinic.com
