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Food allergies are immune system reactions occurring when the body mistakenly identifies specific food proteins as harmful.
A food allergy is an immune system reaction that occurs shortly after consuming specific foods, where the body mistakenly identifies a food protein as harmful. Even tiny amounts can trigger symptoms like hives, swelling, or breathing issues.
Homeopathy treats food allergies by aiming to strengthen the immune system and reduce sensitivity to allergens, often treating the patient's holistic symptoms rather than just the allergy.
Recognizing early symptoms can help identify health issues sooner and ensure timely medical care.
Hives, itching, rash, or swelling of the face, lips, or tongue.
Vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach cramps.
Wheezing, difficulty breathing, throat tightness, or dizziness
Understanding the underlying causes helps doctors diagnose conditions accurately and choose the most effective treatment.
The body mistakenly views food protein as a dangerous invader.
The immune system produces specific IgE antibodies to fight the "invader".
Allergies often run in families.
Certain lifestyle habits, health conditions, or environmental factors may increase the likelihood of developing this condition.
Having parents or siblings with allergies (including hay fever, hives, or eczema) significantly increases risk.
Moderate to severe eczema is the largest risk factor, often acting as the entry point for allergens through the skin. Asthma often co-occurs with, and worsens, food allergies.
More common in children; many, but not all, outgrow allergies to milk, soy, wheat, and eggs.
Important highlights and key medical insights about this condition.
Common Allergens (The Big Nine): Milk, soy, shellfish, eggs, sesame, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat.
Symptoms: Reactions can happen within minutes to two hours, including hives, itching, swollen throat, vomiting, and breathing difficulties.
Anaphylaxis: A life-threatening reaction that can cause sudden airway swelling, drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness.
Cause: A tiny, trace amount of the food can trigger a severe, life-threatening reaction.
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Food allergies affect an estimated 250 million people worldwide, most commonly children, with 8% of children under five and up to 4% of adults suffering from them. While many children outgrow allergies to milk or eggs, allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish often persist into adulthood.
See a doctor immediately or seek emergency care (call emergency services) if you experience symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as trouble breathing, swelling of the throat/tongue, hives over the body, dizziness, or vomiting after eating.
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Qualifications: BHMS , BHS(Public Health ,Canada)
Approximately 90% of food allergies are caused by milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, and sesame.
Males are more likely to have food allergies in childhood, while females have a higher prevalence in adulthood.
Children: While some children outgrow allergies, others do not, and family history plays a significant role in risk.
Diagnosis: Doctors use skin prick tests, blood tests, and elimination diets to identify allergies.
Qualifications: BHMS.(FMHMC), MSc Psychology and Counselling, PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, Diploma Interactive Drawing Therapy (IDT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), De‑addiction Training (NIMHANS).
Qualifications: BHMS
Qualifications: BHMS (Homeo), MSc Psychology, PG Diploma in Guidance & Counselling, Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education, Bachelor of Health Science Public Health (Canada), Certified Public Health Inspector of Canada.