Food allergies in children are common, but can sometimes be difficult to notice if they are delayed or latent food allergies. The following article from Hello โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที is information that parents should know so that they can differentiate between initial allergic symptoms and handle them if an emergency occurs.
What is a food allergy?
Food allergy occurs when the body treats food as foreign or harmful. It sends a signal to the immune system to make antibodies to fight back. When food comes into contact with the body, it triggers the release of certain chemicals, one of which is histamine, which the body uses to fight itself. This causes an allergic reaction that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, or cardiovascular systems.
What are the symptoms of food allergies in children?
Common symptoms of immediate food allergies include:
- Red skin
- urticaria
- Red and itchy rash
- Swollen lips , eyes and face
- Runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes
- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
- Itching in the mouth or throat
If the allergy symptoms are severe, it may be anaphylaxis, which is dangerous. You must get your child treated immediately if your child has any of the following symptoms:
- Noisy breathing
- Chest tightness
- Swollen tongue and throat
- Airway obstruction
- Low blood pressure followed by shock
- Dizziness, dizziness, unconsciousness
In some cases, food allergies can be difficult to detect because symptoms are too few. These symptoms are often called delayed allergies, and they are a common problem in infants. Delayed allergies involve the body releasing histamines, whereas delayed allergies involve some part of the immune system, which takes longer to respond to the allergen. And delayed responses make it difficult to pinpoint the trigger, and parents may repeatedly feed their child the allergen before they realize that their child has an allergic reaction. Delayed allergies can cause a number of health conditions, including dermatitis, acid reflux, stomach pain, poor growth, diarrhea, and constipation. These symptoms can improve if the allergen is removed from the baby’s diet. The most common triggers are milk, soy , eggs, and wheat.
Food allergies and hidden food intolerances
Often people confuse these two conditions. Food intolerance has similar symptoms, but it does not involve the immune system or the release of histamine. Food intolerance is often thought of as a digestive disorder in which the digestive system breaks down certain foods. This condition can be disturbing but not dangerous.