Many people with food allergy have a very common question: Why do we have allergic responses to some products? Allergy generally appears when a particular substance gets into the body and the organism views this substance as dangerous. Why some chemicals are perceived by some individuals as harmful is not yet revealed.
Allergic responses can be provoked by a variety of products. These include soy, milk, eggs, peanuts, as well as wheat, tree nuts and shellfish (shrimps for instance). Allergic responses to eggs, wheat as well as soy and milk may appear at early age and then in some time it may disappear. Tree nuts as well as peanuts provoke allergy at early years but allergic reaction to these products vanish very rarely. Fish, shellfish usually causes allergy in adults and this type of allergy can never be cured.
The organism recognizes the substances that it views as harmful and then our body starts to produce Ige antibodies. Antibodies induce the allergy cells to release histamine into our circulatory system. The defense system of histamines enhances the capillaries’ permeability. This enables white blood cells to neutralize dangerous substances. The signs of allergy manifest themselves in those body organs where histamine is found. Red, swollen eyes, throat congestion, sneezing, difficult breath, skin rashes as well as gastrointestinal malfunction are the signs of allergic response of the body.
Not all of the described above signs may indicate a food allergy. Often you can only experience skin itching or redness. Different individuals have various allergic reactions depending on the allergen quantity that got into the body as well as on the strength of the immune system of the organism.
Serious allergic reactions to food affect several body organs. These reactions are very dangerous they may cause difficulty in breathing, may significantly lower blood pressure, and evolve weakness, fainting and in some severe cases even death.
Some diseases you suffer from may mimic the allergy symptoms. You are strongly advised to consult the doctor. Your doctor will make necessary tests and will find out if the symptoms attribute to some allergy kind or to any other illness.
People can prevent themselves from food allergy only by avoiding food they have allergy to. Public restaurants are dangerous for such people as you can’t know what allergens a certain dish can contain. People allergic to some food are recommended not to eat in restaurants. It is also advised to order those dishes that are sure not to have the ingredients you are allergic to. When you buy food it is strongly advised to read the labels on the boxes to check if any allergens contain in it.
The life of people who suffer from any kind of food allergy can be very difficult. Such individuals do not accept invitations to different parties. The reason for this is that they try to decrease the risk of consuming something allergenic. If you have allergy to some food type it is advised to tell our friends about it. They love you and will assist you to deal with this problem.