Symptoms of food allergy

Food allergies symptoms usually occur within minutes after the person eats the offending food. For some the allergic reaction may be uncomfortable but not severe. For others it can be terrifying and sometimes even life threatening.

Here is a list of common symptoms of food allergy:

Swelling of lips, face, throat, tongue and other parts of the body

Difficulty breathing 

Reduced blood pressure 

Dizziness, fainting 

Eyes redness and itching  

Pain in ears or impaired hearing  

Skin rashes, such as eczema and hives  

Gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea or abdominal pain  

Wheezing, Constant sneezing, nasal congestion 

Rapid pulse 

Asthmatic attacks 

Angioedema -rapid swelling beneath the skin and if it occurs near the throat or nose, it can caused breathing difficulties when the airways becomes constricted.  

Anaphylaxis is a serious whole body allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and will require immediate medical professional attention.

It is considered as an emergency condition as it may cause death. It is usually triggered by insect bites or stings, food allergies and drug allergies though there are cases of people having an anaphylactic reaction without knowing the cause.

Symptoms of Anaphylaxis develop almost immediately and quickly. They can occur in the form of abdominal pain, wheezing, anxiety, confusion, cough, and diarrhoea, difficulty in breathing, weakness, fainting, itchiness, nausea, abnormal heart rhythm, skin redness, slurred speech and swelling. Anaphylaxis is a severe condition and requires prompt attention. Any delay can possibly lead to other complications like cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest and shock.