Relief From Allergies

What Are Some Symptoms Of Food Allergies

July 19th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

The symptoms of food allergies are serious enough for some people that they are unable to enjoy their favorite foods. I’m reminded of that Eddie Murphy movie (I think) with the woman who love shellfish seafood but was extremely allergic to it. Every once in a while she would have an intense craving and eat shellfish and then go straight to the emergency room to wait for the allergic reaction to come.

Of course, if you are suffering from wheat you think are the symptoms of food allergies then you should see your doctor immediately. Even people with a preference for natural cures should seek the advice of a doctor as well.

A Breakdown Of The Symptoms Of Food Allergies?

Believe it or not, the symptoms of food allergies can vary depending on the person in both kind and severity. The list of common symptoms of food allergies include hives, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, sneezing, runny noses and even shortness of breathe can be a symptom. There are other symptoms of food allergies that can be even more severe. Sometimes only the stomach and the intestinal tract are affected by a food allergy. In this case, the symptoms of food allergies can be mistaken for a common stomach ache. Celiac disease is an immune system reaction to certain glutens. Glutens are proteins that are found in wheat and barely. People with this disease can sometimes go years undiagnosed. For some people the symptoms of food allergies are mild or moderate enough so they don’t even make the connection that they are suffering from an allergic reaction.

One potentially fatal reaction to an allergic reaction to food is the closing up of the airway. This is also known as anaphylaxis. This is a life threatening reaction, causing many of the bodies systems to respond. The skin may become itchy, break out in hives or become flushed. The airway can swell causing the person to have difficulty speaking or breathing. There can be vomiting or diarrhea. Even the heart can become affected, causing lowered blood pressure and possibly unconscious. Immediate medical intervention is needed and a shot of epinephrine can help stop the reaction.

In addition to seeing your doctor about your symptoms of food allergies, you can also consider option for overcoming your food allergies like EFT. Watch the video on EFT to the right of this webpage. If you symptoms of food allergies are severe then do not take on such an endeavor unless under the guidance of a doctor.