| Food allergies are becoming more common in people, | | | | subside after some time, although severe symptoms |
| especially in children. It is difficult with children to find | | | | require medical attention. Continued vomiting can |
| out what they are allergic to and to know if they are | | | | cause dehydration, which in turn can also lead to |
| having an allergic reaction to having eaten something. | | | | death if proper liquid intake is not maintained. The |
| Children especially young children may not | | | | nausea feeling subsides after rest, but can continue |
| immediately tell you that something is wrong, that is | | | | as long as the food is still being digested. |
| why as a parent you need to be aware of the | | | | Food allergies are easily misdiagnosed |
| seven common food allergy symptoms. | | | | Food allergies are often confused with gastrointestinal |
| Common food allergy symptoms | | | | disorders, which results in people not knowing that |
| The seven symptoms are breathing and swallowing | | | | they have a health problem other than a food allergy. |
| difficulties, stomach pain or cramping, diarrhea, | | | | Children and adults alike are prone to food allergies |
| vomiting and nausea as well as hives and possible | | | | and cannot consume certain foods or beverages. |
| asthmas attacks. These symptoms can occur hours | | | | Babies are sometime allergic to the formula they |
| after eating or within minutes depending on the | | | | drink and often are given a soy product instead. |
| allergy severity. People who suffer from food | | | | The common food allergy symptoms also include |
| allergies and have such knowledge avoid foods that | | | | hives and asthma. Hives appear if someone eats |
| can cause the allergic reaction. This is not helpful to | | | | foods that they are allergic too. Some people are |
| someone who has no idea they are allergic to a food. | | | | allergic to strawberries and after indulging with break |
| Of the 7 common food allergy symptoms, the | | | | out in hives. An anti-itching cream can be applied, but |
| number one on the list is difficulty breathing or | | | | for severe cases, you may need medical treatment. |
| swallowing. When this occurs, you grasp for air and if | | | | The food allergy that causes hives can become |
| you have no medication or medical help immediately, | | | | severe and affect the lungs, which in turn may |
| you can suffocate and die. Many people, who have | | | | trigger an asthma attack. These attacks can be |
| experienced an allergic reaction to say peanuts, carry | | | | severe and can result in death if treatment is not |
| medication to reverse the reaction in a matter of | | | | received immediately. |
| seconds. This is vital for people aware of their food | | | | People who experience food allergy symptoms |
| allergy. If you do not know you have the allergy, you | | | | should seek medical advice to see if there is any |
| need medical attention right away. | | | | cause for concern. |
| Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach cramps can | | | | |