Thursday, September 17, 2009

Food Allergy Symptoms: Recognizing The Signs

By Roger Calfsman

Watching television, one might think the only reaction or symptom to a food allergy is immediate onset anaphylactic shock. Television has a tendency to over dramatize things and it is not surprising that food allergies are on the list of melodramatic moments of television. However, not all food allergy symptoms work like they seem to on television. Here is some information on food allergy symptoms to help recognize and deal with your possible food allergy.

When Does The Reaction Occur?

The food allergy symptom is extraordinarily related to the process of digestion. Because this is an awfully difficult process that works differently with different foods, digestion is affecting the location, timing, and symptoms of a food allergy. However, a method to know whether you are having a food allergy symptom does have to do with time. All allergic reactions to food will occur within one hour of consuming the food.

While some foods can inflict immediate and extreme food allergy symptoms, many aren't as noticeable. Some can start with an itching in the mouth or a slight problem in swallowing or breathing. Later, as the food starts to be digested in the belly and viscera, other symptoms may begin to appear.

The individual could be nauseas, she may vomit or have diarrhea, and abdominal pains are common. All these symptoms can be confused with food poisoning or eating your food too quickly. If you've had a food allergy test during the past, know you are allergic to something, and are having these symptoms, contact your GP right away.

Less well-known Food Allergy Symptoms

An itchy, distended throat, stomach irritation, and abdominal pains are all relatively common food allergy symptoms. However, there are another food allergy symptoms that aren't as famous. For example, many folks relate hives to outdoor allergens. However, once allergens are absorbed and enter into your bloodstream, they can eventually reach the skin.

This creates hives or eczema on the surface of the skin. When the allergens reach your airway, it can induce asthma or asthma like symptoms. An allergen in the bloodstream may also cause lightheadedness, anaphylaxis ( a sudden drop in blood pressure ) and weakness generally.

These symptoms may not easily be related to nutrition allergies, so if you're subject to food allergies or know that you have one, make efforts to contact your health practitioner immediately. Even food allergy symptoms that start off as mild can rapidly progress into a life threatening condition.

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