What are common symptoms of food allergies?
Food allergies are typically treated through elimination diets. These diets involve the removal of the suspect food from your diet and replacing it with something else. If the allergic reaction fails to continue, the problem food has been identified and you can go on about your life. For mild food allergies, you may be able to continue eating the food with antihistamine medication treatment. For severe cases, be sure to be prepared for an allergic reaction at all times, by wearing a bracelet that identifies your allergy, notifying your child’s teachers or your own coworkers of your allergy and carrying an adrenaline syringe.
Symptoms can vary, but common food allergy symptoms are abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, trouble swallowing, swelling (of the face, hands, etc), hives and itching. Some children and adults also experience coughing and wheezing. In very severe cases, trouble breathing, fainting and shock can occur.
