Having a food allergy means experiencing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, itching and skin rashes. This can happen when you take even the most tiny amount of food you are hypersensitive to.
These symptoms can be tolerable for some and somewhat life-threatening for others. This is very bothersome especially when you are eating in a restaurant.
To scratch or not to scratch.
Assume yourself dining with your boss and you feel itchy. Or having to excuse yourself because you get stomach upset. In worst cases, you will be rushed to the hospital because of dangerous effects.
Food allergy can do all these to you at the most inconvenient time and unlikely places. It doesn't mean you'll be complacent because you already recognize what you're hypersensitive to.
If you possess an allergy to one member of a food group, then you could be also hypersensitive to others. Take seafood for example, if you have untoward reaction to crabs then it is possible you are also allergic to other shellfish.
If you have untoward reaction to tree nut like peanuts, then you might also have untoward reaction to the other kinds of tree nuts.
Ignorance is Not bliss.
This is highly simple yet there are still a lot of people who take this for granted. Unaware to these, you may put harmful risks to you and your loved ones.
When you develop skin rash or swelling, have diarrhea, or anaphylaxis after eating something, it is best to seek medical assist.
Severe kind of allergy which is anaphylaxis, will necessitate quick medical attention. Symptoms includes dizziness, trouble in breathing and change of consciousness. Without emergency treatment, this may be disastrous.
Injecting the person of adrenaline is one cure.
Generally, a shot of epinephrine will stabilize the person. Thus people you hold serious form of allergy should always carry with them an epinephrine injection.
Do not hope the symptoms will disappear by itself. Be on the safe side and go get yourself checked.
When you go to a physician who specializes on allergies, skin testing may be done on you. Blood and hair testing are also other ways to check your allergies.
These will specify what substances you are allergic to.
To be free of these symptoms it is best to stay away from any food that triggers your allergies. It may be hard but it is achievable.
During grocery, study the labels carefully. Ask the chef for the ingredients when dining out or eating at places where other people prepared the food.
Be prepared always.
Never let food allergy destroy your lifestyle. When you go and seek medical advice, you will be given the appropriate treatment. Experts will also hand out educational info to facilitate you manage your allergies.
So to be able to live a stress and allergy free life and enjoy it fully, go and seek professional help. Having yourself tested will the begin of living with your food allergy.
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