Your child may have a food allergy, identify it and treat it on time, here we tell you how.
5 KEYS TO FOOD ALLERGIES
Food does not always like everyone, there are those who eat it have discomfort. In some cases, it can only be the result of intolerance, but in others, it could be an allergy. The important thing is not to confuse them.
WHAT IS AN ALLERGY?
The American Academy of Allergy and Immunology defines an allergy as a group of symptoms that appear locally in the gastrointestinal tract or in distant organs.
CHILDREN ARE EASY TARGETS
Children ages 0-5 are easy targets of allergies because immune and gastrointestinal immaturity is the leading cause of allergies to certain foods. However, the specialist affirms that factors such as: a child being premature, not breastfeeding, starting ablactation early (before 6 months) and having a family allergy history also influence.
SYMPTOMS
They vary greatly from person to person, depending on factors such as age, type of food and allergy. Reactions like these can occur in a child:
- Atopic or contact dermatitis
- Urticaria
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Stomach flu
- Esophagitis
- Rhinitis
- Asthma
- Bronchospasm (difficulty breathing)
- Runny nose
- Dizziness
TREATMENT
According to specialists, the best way to treat allergies is to avoid the foods that trigger them. It is also recommended to stimulate the immune system in order to induce tolerance to these foods. Vaccines (immunotherapy) are not indicated in this type of allergies, nor is self-medication recommended (with antihistamines or steroids).
If you detect that your child is allergic to any food, check with the pediatrician and avoid consuming it.
Is your child allergic to any food?