Common Symptoms of Food Allergies and Sensitivities
Allergic reactions or sensitivities can affect many areas of your body, often in ways that are unexpected. Common symptoms include:
Respiratory Symptoms
Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, throat tightness, stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing.
Digestive Symptoms
Allergies And Sensitivities,
Some of the most common issuse with foods are gastrointestinal issues.
Bloating
Swelling and uncomfortable feeling of the abdomen.
diarrhea
Loose or watery stools often from immediate reactions.
cramps
Pain elicited by the contractions of the bowels from irritation.
Skin Symptoms
Allergies And Sensitivities,
The skin is another common body system that affected by abnormal reactions to foods. The effects can be immediate or take days to appear after ingestion of the offending food.
Eczema
Dry itchy patches of skin.
rashes
Can manifest in many different presentations.
hives
Raised itchy whelps.
Respiratory Symptoms
Allergies,
Foods can cause dramatic effects on the respiratory system. Thes can range from simply irritating to life threatening. These are often allergic in nature.
Shortness of breath
Difficulty breathing and often accompanied by cough and wheeze..
nasal congestion
Stuffy nose that is often accompanied by runny nose and sneezing.
Other Symptoms
Allergies and Sensitivities,
There are many other body systems that can be affected from food allergies and other immune reactions.
Chronic fatigue
“Why am I so tired” is a common complaint in medicine.
unexplained aches
Although a less common problem, one that can be difficult to find.
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