Food allergy is a condition wherein an individual who is sensitive to certain types of food, develops symptoms after eating that particular food. This reaction (IgE reaction) is most commonly associated with cow’s milk (in infants), shellfish, wheat, eggs, nuts, chocolate, certain types of sea-food (prawns) etc.
The acute symptoms include swelling of the lips, itching of the skin (urticaria), asthma or rarely anaphylactic shock and death. Sometimes, the symptoms may be delayed (delayed hypersensitivity) and include: joint pain, fatigue, and altered sensory perception.
If you suspect anyone suffering of food allergy, rush him immediately to emergency.
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