Gas in the stomach, indigestion or rashes on the body are not necessarily a sign of any disease. All these can also be symptoms of food allergy. It is important to find out whether you are getting allergic to something after eating it. For this, experts have given detailed information.
Every person's body is different. Some people like every food item while others are allergic to certain foods. This is called food allergy, but most people do not know which food item is causing them allergy. Symptoms of allergy usually appear within a few minutes to two hours of eating, but people consider it a disease and get tested accordingly. In many cases, the test report also comes normal and it is not known what the problem is. In such a situation, you have to pay attention to some symptoms and also get your allergy test done.
Dr. Neeta Nayak, former senior resident and allergist of Delhi's RML Hospital, says that allergy can develop at any age. It can also occur at birth. In many cases, people do not know for years that they are allergic to a particular type of food. This is called silent allergy. In this, the symptoms of allergy appear quite late, but if after eating something you often see symptoms like gas in the stomach, indigestion, pimples on the face, then these are symptoms of allergy to that food. In such a situation, you must consult a doctor.
What are the symptoms of food allergy?
According to Mayoclinic, if symptoms like itching or hives on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, stomach pain, vomiting or diarrhea, dizziness or fainting appear within a few hours of eating something, then it could be a food allergy. You can do some tests to identify it. For this (Skin Prick Test) is done. In this, a small amount of the suspected food item is applied on any part of the body and the skin is pricked lightly. If there is swelling or redness there, it could be a sign of allergy. Apart from this, a blood test is done. In this, the amount of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody is measured, which indicates an allergic reaction.
Which doctor to consult?
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) , to treat food allergies, you should consult both an allergist and a dietitian. These doctors will identify the allergy and will also prepare a diet chart for you according to the problem.
