What is food allergy or food allergies? How to manage it? What are the precautions to be taken? What are the signs and symptoms? What is the cause of this disease? How to treat it? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
What Food Allergies is?
Food allergy is a reaction of the body’s immune system to a particular food product.
It can cause mild to severe and life-threatening reaction (anaphylaxis).
It is usually confused with food intolerance which is caused by digestion problems, such as milk or lactose intolerance.
Does the weak immune system lead to food allergies?
Allergies are a result of the immune system reacts to certain proteins found in foods. The immune system treats these proteins as harmful agents and thought starts fighting agents them by releasing chemicals and histamines.
What food allergies are most?
• Milk allergy(mostly in case of children).
• Eggs.
• Peanuts.
• Wheat and other grains with gluten, including barley, rye, and oats.
• Fish allergy (mostly in case of adults).
What’s the most common allergy?
The most common allergies are:
-pollen,
-dust mites,
-mold,
-animal dander,
-insect stings.
Can Food Allergies Be Cured?
No, but we can treat and control the symptoms accordingly.
What are the sign and symptoms of food allergies?
In case of Skin:
• Hives
• Swelling
• Eczema, contact dermatitis
In case of Gastrointestinal tract:
• Itching of the lips, mouth, and throat.
• Swelling of the throat.
• Abdominal cramping and distension.
• Diarrhea.
• Colic.
• Gastrointestinal bleeding.
In case of Respiratory tract:
• Runny/stuffed up nose, sneezing, and postnasal discharge.
• Chronic pneumonia
• Middle ear infection
In case of Systemic symptoms:
• Anaphylaxis.
• Low blood pressure
• Heart rhythm irregularities.
• Poor growth.
How to investigate food allergies?
• Complete case history
• Physical examination.
• Skin test.
• Blood test
How to treat food allergies?
• Antihistamines
• Adrenaline injections.
How to manage food allergies?
Consult dietitian or nutritionists.
• Avoid foods which are known allergens for you.
• Yoga and meditation can also help in better and healthy living.
• Elimination and change of diet.
• Avoid eating outside or read all ingredients guide before ordering food.
What are the indicated homeopathic medicines for Food Allergies?
-Arsenicum album
-Calcarea carbonica
-Carbo vegetablis
-Lycopodium
-Natrum muriaticum
-Phosphorus
For more information, you can visit MedlinePlus and MayoClinic.
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