| ere is an abnormal response triggered by the immune | | | | and about four percent of the adults have them. |
| system, because of some food items, it is known as | | | | There are about hundreds of deaths every year |
| food allergy. There are various foods that cause | | | | around the world because of food allergies. Food |
| allergy in humans. If the allergic reactions are very | | | | allergy will be distinct compared to food intolerance |
| serious, it is capable of creating a serious condition or | | | | and other food diseases. Doctors will be immediately |
| even death. Peanuts and tree nuts and two food | | | | able to diagnose the same. |
| items that cause a very serious condition called | | | | The treatment will include a list of food items, which |
| anaphylaxis. | | | | you will have to avoid, in which the individual will have |
| There are some foods that cause allergies very | | | | to avoid all the food types that they are allergic to. |
| commonly in humans. They are fish, such as shellfish, | | | | Inhaling or touching the food avoidance may also be |
| crabs and lobster with shrimp. There are some others | | | | recommended for those who are very sensitive to |
| such as eggs and even milk. Milk, eggs and nuts | | | | the foods. If the surface has come in contact with |
| affect children especially. Soy and wheat are also | | | | the food, then the surface will also have to be |
| responsible for food allergies in the body. Some | | | | avoided. If certain people have food allergy, then it is |
| reactions to food may not be called as allergies, but | | | | recommended as they carry emergency kits, or as |
| they may be called as intolerance to food. The | | | | recommended by the doctor. There are various |
| immune system is not responsible for causing any | | | | symptoms, which are associated with the food |
| intolerance to food. They may feel like a food allergy, | | | | allergies. They are itching in the throat, skin, mouth |
| and thus you will have to consult a doctor about the | | | | and eyes. There could also be abdominal pain, |
| same. Some individuals may be allergic to various | | | | stomach cramps, vomiting and nausea. |
| types of food, but there are certain foods, which | | | | There can be difficulty swallowing or there could be |
| cause allergies in about ninety percent of humans. | | | | nasal congestion. Some food allergies may be genetic, |
| They are the food types mentioned above. The | | | | and this also has to be consulted with the doctor. If |
| body will believe that these foods are harmful, and in | | | | an individual faces symptoms of food allergy while |
| turn will react to protest against the intake of them. | | | | consuming certain foods, then it is a must that they |
| The protein that triggers the food allergy is known | | | | avoid such foods in the future. If consumed again, it |
| as the allergen. There are several millions of people | | | | could lead to serious conditions. Maintaining a history |
| around the world who have food allergies, and the | | | | of food allergy is a good suggestion for such |
| number is rising every day. About eight percent of | | | | patients. |
| children below the age of five have food allergies, | | | | |