What are the symptoms of food allergy?
Allergic symptoms may begin within minutes to an hour after ingesting the food. Symptoms can include:
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- cramps
- hives
- swelling
- eczema
- itching or swelling of the lips, tongue, or mouth
- itching or tightness in the throat
- difficulty breathing
- wheezing
- lowered blood pressure
- asthma
Treatment for food allergy:
Specific treatment for food allergy will be determined by your child's physician(s) based on:
- patient's overall health and medical history
- extent of the disease
- patient's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
- expectations for the course of the disease
- patient's or parent's opinion or preference
At this time, no medication is available to prevent food allergy. Treatment involves avoiding the food that causes the symptoms.
People with food allergy must be prepared to treat any accidental ingestion of the foods that cause the allergic reaction. Talk with your child's physician about what to do in these cases.
There are medications available to treat some symptoms of food allergy after the food has been eaten. These medications may relieve rhinitis symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, or asthma symptoms. Talk with your child's physician about these medications.
