Allergens

When a person with a food allergy ingests a food they are allergic to, their immune system mistakenly identifies the food as harmful and overreacts by releasing chemicals such as histamine into the bloodstream. These chemicals cause a range of symptoms that can affect various organs and systems in the body.

The specific symptoms and severity of an allergic reaction can vary depending on the individual and the amount of the allergen ingested, but commonly include:

• Skin: Hives, itching, redness, swelling, and eczema
• Respiratory: Runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing
• Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloating
• Cardiovascular: Rapid or weak pulse, low blood pressure, and fainting
• Other: Anxiety, confusion, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis, which is a potentially life-threatening reaction that can cause difficulty breathing, drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness.

It is important to note that the onset of symptoms can vary, with some people experiencing symptoms within minutes of exposure, while others may experience symptoms several hours later.

If someone is experiencing a severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis, it is important to seek emergency medical attention immediately.

How 14 most common food allergen effect to the body,

1. Milk: Milk allergies can cause symptoms such as hives, wheezing, vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
2. Eggs: Allergic reactions to eggs can range from mild to severe and can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, vomiting, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
3. Fish: Fish allergies can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, itching, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
4. Shellfish: Shellfish allergies can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
5. Tree nuts: Allergic reactions to tree nuts can range from mild to severe and can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
6. Peanuts: Peanut allergies can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, itching, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
7. Wheat: Wheat allergies can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, vomiting, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
8. Soy: Allergic reactions to soy can range from mild to severe and can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
9. Sesame: Sesame allergies can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
10. Mustard: Mustard allergies can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
11. Celery: Celery allergies can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
12. Lupin: Lupin allergies can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
13. Mollusks: Mollusk allergies can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
14. Sulfites: Sulfite allergies can cause symptoms such as hives, breathing difficulties, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.

It is important to note that allergic reactions to these foods can range from mild to severe, and in some cases, can be life-threatening. It is important for individuals with food allergies to avoid the foods they are allergic to and to carry appropriate medications (such as an epinephrine auto-injector) in case of accidental exposure. It is also important for individuals with food allergies to seek medical advice and testing to confirm their allergies and to develop a personalized management plan.