Although 25 % of people think they're allergic to certain foods, studies show that about only 6 % of children and 2 % of adults have a food allergy.
A true food allergy is a reaction triggered by the immune system (the part of your body that fights infection).
Far more people simply have a food intolerance, which is unpleasant symptoms triggered by food (but does not involve the immune system).
2: Most people who have food allergies are allergic to what kinds of foods ?
Although people can be allergic to any kind of food, most food allergies are caused by tree nuts, peanuts, cow's milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish.
3: Are Some people allergic to sugar ?
A condition is called a food allergy when the immune system thinks a certain protein in a food is a *foreign* agent and fights against it. This does not happen with sugars and fats.
4: Is Milk allergy very common in adults ?
Milk allergy is much more common in children than in adults. However, most children outgrow the allergy by 2 or 3.
Symptoms of milk allergy include hives, vomiting and breathing problems after consuming a dairy product.
Many adults may experience symptoms similar to milk allergy, as adults often have trouble digesting the sugar in milk.
This is called *lactose intolerance.* It isn't a true allergy. The symptoms of lactose intolerance are bloating, cramping, nausea, gas and diarrhea.
5: People who have food allergies, are they allergic to many foods ?
Most people with food allergies are allergic to fewer than 4 foods.
6: What are the most common symptoms of food allergies ?
The most common immediate symptoms of food allergy are hives (large
bumps on the skin), swelling, itchy skin, itchiness or tingling in the mouth, a metallic taste in the mouth, coughing.
A severe food allergy can cause trouble breathing or wheezing, throat tightness, diarrhea and vomiting.
The person may also have pale skin because of low blood pressure or lose consciousness. The most common chronic illnesses associated with food allergies are eczema and asthma.
Severe food allergies can be very dangerous and need to be taken very seriously and you should consult with your doctor and health care provider.
7: Are Allergies to food dye common ?
Natural foods cause the most allergic reactions. Studies have found that some food additives, do cause problems in some people.
8: Are Food allergies lifelong or always outgrown ?
Children usually outgrow allergies to milk, eggs, soybean products and wheat. However, people rarely outgrow allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.
Once a true food allergy is diagnosed, avoid the food that caused it. If you have an allergy, you must read the labels on all the prepared foods you eat. Your doctor and health care provider can help you learn how to avoid eating the wrong foods.
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