Common reactions include:
Being aware of food allergy symptoms can help you spot reactions.
This article will cover the common reactions and what they look like.
Sesame is now listed as the ninth most common allergen.
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They can appear anywhere on the body.
They can result from any food allergy.
Then bumps form and can look like a rash.
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These bumps are called wheals.
They have well-defined edges.
They may be flesh-colored or red.Wheals can appear, change shape, and disappear very quickly.
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Also, while most itch, they don’t always.
To see if a red patch is urticaria, press the center of a wheal.
If it’s a hive, it’ll turn white (called “blanching”).
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Hives aren’t life-threatening.
But they are annoying and uncomfortable.
Anaphylaxis Symptoms and What to Do
Symptoms of anaphylaxis reaction are life-threatening.
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The inflamed skin can turn into dry patches that flake off.
Eating or just touching a problem food can cause a reaction.
It’s most common in babies and often improves as they get older.
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However, children and even adults may continue to struggle with eczema.
In babies, eczema often develops on the face, cheeks, or around the mouth.
Itchy Red Eyes (Allergic Conjunctivitis)
Allergies can cause itchy, watery, and swollen eyes.
This is called allergic conjunctivitis (AC).
AC is more common with pollen allergies (hay fever) than with food.
Still, food allergies can trigger it in some people.
Anaphylaxis Warning
An anaphylactic reaction can include eye symptoms.
It’s similar to hives but occurs under the skin.
This swelling can be a sign of anaphylaxis.
Watch for other symptoms, as well.
Watch for pain, vomiting, and diarrhea within two hours of eating.
It often hits within minutes of ingesting a problem food.
It’s easy to confuse these symptoms with those offood intolerance.
How to Treat Food Allergy Symptoms
There are several options for treating food allergy symptoms.
How Long Does a Food Allergy Rash Last?
Some people experience food allergy symptoms when their immune system produces IgE antibodies as a reaction to an allergen.
Treatment may include cortisone cream, antihistamines, OTC pain relievers, and home remedies.
Mild rash symptoms usually last one to two days.
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