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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Food allergy
			\| image = [[File:Hives_on_back.jpg\|250px]]
			\| caption = [[Hives]] on the back, a common symptom of food allergy
			\| field = [[Allergy and immunology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Hives]], [[itching]], [[swelling]], [[anaphylaxis]]
			\| onset = Minutes to hours after exposure
			\| duration = Variable, can be chronic
			\| causes = [[Immune system]] reaction to certain [[foods]]
			\| risks = [[Family history]], other [[allergies]], [[asthma]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Medical history]], [[skin prick test]], [[blood test]]
			\| differential = [[Food intolerance]], [[celiac disease]], [[lactose intolerance]]
			\| prevention = Avoidance of trigger foods
			\| treatment = [[Antihistamines]], [[epinephrine]]
			\| frequency = Affects 6-8% of children, 3-4% of adults
			\| deaths = Approximately 150-200 per year in the United States
			}}
	'''Food allergy''' is a [[immune system\|immune system response]] that occurs soon after eating a certain food. Even a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger signs and symptoms such as digestive problems, hives or swollen airways. In some people, a food allergy can cause severe symptoms or even a life-threatening reaction known as [[anaphylaxis]].		'''Food allergy''' is a [[immune system\|immune system response]] that occurs soon after eating a certain food. Even a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger signs and symptoms such as digestive problems, hives or swollen airways. In some people, a food allergy can cause severe symptoms or even a life-threatening reaction known as [[anaphylaxis]].
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	[[File:Navigating Food Allergies and Intolerances Causes and Symptoms.jpg\|500px\|thumb\|Navigating Food Allergies and Intolerances Causes and Symptoms]]

	==Symptoms==		==Symptoms==
	Food allergy symptoms usually develop within a few minutes to two hours after eating the offending food. The most common food allergy signs and symptoms include:		Food allergy symptoms usually develop within a few minutes to two hours after eating the offending food. The most common food allergy signs and symptoms include:
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	* [[Dizziness]], lightheadedness or fainting		* [[Dizziness]], lightheadedness or fainting

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	==Causes==		==Causes==
	Food allergies occur when the immune system identifies a certain food as harmful and reacts by producing antibodies known as [[Immunoglobulin E]] (IgE). These antibodies travel to cells that release chemicals, causing an allergic reaction. This reaction can occur systemically (affecting the whole body), or it may be localized to a specific organ or tissue.		Food allergies occur when the immune system identifies a certain food as harmful and reacts by producing antibodies known as [[Immunoglobulin E]] (IgE). These antibodies travel to cells that release chemicals, causing an allergic reaction. This reaction can occur systemically (affecting the whole body), or it may be localized to a specific organ or tissue.

	==Risk Factors==		==Risk Factors==
	While anyone can have a reaction to certain foods, food allergies are more common in people with a family history of allergies or [[asthma]], in children, and in people with [[atopic dermatitis]].		While anyone can have a reaction to certain foods, food allergies are more common in people with a family history of allergies or [[asthma]], in children, and in people with [[atopic dermatitis]].

	==Prevention==		==Prevention==
	The best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to identify and avoid foods that trigger it. For some people, this is a mere inconvenience, but others find it a greater hardship. Also, some foods — when used as ingredients in certain dishes — may be well-hidden.		The best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to identify and avoid foods that trigger it. For some people, this is a mere inconvenience, but others find it a greater hardship. Also, some foods ‚Äî when used as ingredients in certain dishes ‚Äî may be well-hidden.

	==Treatment==		==Treatment==
	The only way to avoid an allergic reaction is to avoid the foods that cause signs and symptoms. However, despite your best efforts, if you accidentally eat a food that causes an allergic reaction, medications such as [[antihistamines]] may reduce your symptoms.		The only way to avoid an allergic reaction is to avoid the foods that cause signs and symptoms. However, despite your best efforts, if you accidentally eat a food that causes an allergic reaction, medications such as [[antihistamines]] may reduce your symptoms.

	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[Anaphylaxis]]		* [[Anaphylaxis]]
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	* [[Asthma]]		* [[Asthma]]
	* [[Atopic dermatitis]]		* [[Atopic dermatitis]]

	[[Category:Medical Conditions]]		[[Category:Medical Conditions]]
	[[Category:Allergies]]		[[Category:Allergies]]
	[[Category:Immunology]]		[[Category:Immunology]]

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'''Food allergy''' is a [[immune system|immune system response]] that occurs soon after eating a certain food. Even a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger signs and symptoms such as digestive problems, hives or swollen airways. In some people, a food allergy can cause severe symptoms or even a life-threatening reaction known as [[anaphylaxis]].

[[File:Navigating Food Allergies and Intolerances Causes and Symptoms.jpg|500px|thumb|Navigating Food Allergies and Intolerances Causes and Symptoms]]

==Symptoms==
Food allergy symptoms usually develop within a few minutes to two hours after eating the offending food. The most common food allergy signs and symptoms include:
* [[Tingling]] or itching in the mouth
* [[Hives]], itching or [[eczema]]
* Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat or other parts of the body
* [[Wheezing]], nasal congestion or trouble breathing
* [[Abdominal pain]], diarrhea, nausea or vomiting
* [[Dizziness]], lightheadedness or fainting

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==Causes==
Food allergies occur when the immune system identifies a certain food as harmful and reacts by producing antibodies known as [[Immunoglobulin E]] (IgE). These antibodies travel to cells that release chemicals, causing an allergic reaction. This reaction can occur systemically (affecting the whole body), or it may be localized to a specific organ or tissue.

==Risk Factors==
While anyone can have a reaction to certain foods, food allergies are more common in people with a family history of allergies or [[asthma]], in children, and in people with [[atopic dermatitis]].

==Prevention==
The best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to identify and avoid foods that trigger it. For some people, this is a mere inconvenience, but others find it a greater hardship. Also, some foods — when used as ingredients in certain dishes — may be well-hidden.

==Treatment==
The only way to avoid an allergic reaction is to avoid the foods that cause signs and symptoms. However, despite your best efforts, if you accidentally eat a food that causes an allergic reaction, medications such as [[antihistamines]] may reduce your symptoms.

==See Also==
* [[Anaphylaxis]]
* [[Immunoglobulin E]]
* [[Asthma]]
* [[Atopic dermatitis]]

[[Category:Medical Conditions]]
[[Category:Allergies]]
[[Category:Immunology]]

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Kondreddy Naveen at 00:13, 23 March 2024