Food Allergy Specialists in Janpath, Delhi

What is Food Allergy?

Food Allergy is an abnormal immune response that occurs when the body mistakenly identifies a specific food protein as harmful, triggering the release of chemicals like histamine that cause allergic symptoms. Reactions can range from mild, such as hives or stomach upset, to severe and life-threatening, such as anaphylaxis, and typically occur within minutes to a couple of hours after consuming the trigger food. Common culprits include peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, shellfish, wheat, and soy, though any food can potentially trigger an allergic reaction. Unlike food intolerance, food allergies involve the immune system and can be life-threatening even from trace exposure.

Causes of Food Allergy

Caused by the immune system mistakenly identifying specific food proteins as harmful invaders and mounting an allergic response upon exposure. Genetic predisposition, particularly a family history of allergies, asthma, or eczema, significantly increases risk, and early childhood exposure patterns are believed to influence which foods trigger allergic sensitization.

Symptoms of Food Allergy

Hives or itchy skin rash, swelling of lips, face, or throat, difficulty breathing or wheezing, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness or fainting, tingling or itching in the mouth, in severe cases anaphylaxis with dangerously low blood pressure

Treatment & Types of Food Allergy in Janpath, Delhi

Strict avoidance of the trigger food is the primary approach to preventing allergic reactions, with antihistamines used to manage mild symptoms when accidental exposure occurs. Individuals at risk of severe reactions must carry injectable epinephrine at all times for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis, and emerging oral immunotherapy is being used to gradually build tolerance in select cases.

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