Food Allergy Symptoms

Celiac symptoms and signs are commonly showing up with, but not limited to:

* Diarrhea
* Flatulence
* Bloating
* Constipation
* Abdominal Pain
* Abdominal Cramping
* Weight Gain
* Weight Loss or Difficulty Gaining Weight
* Anxiety
* Unexplained Fatigue
* Muscle/Joint Pain Or Stiffness Of Unknown Cause
* Difficulty Relaxing
* Unexplained Digestive Problems
* Migraines, Headaches
* Food Allergies and Food Sensitivities (other than gluten intolerance symptoms related sensitivities)
* Difficulty Digesting Dairy Products (Lactose Intolerance)
* Unexplained Skin Rashes and Skin Problems
* Certain Food Cravings
* Cravings For Sweets, Breads, Pasta And Other Carbohydrates

There are Celiac symptoms and signs that are associated with malabsorption.
Those can be: Read the rest of this entry »

If you are allergic to a pollen you may be allergic or react to certain foods such as apples, celery, nuts, melons or bananas. Numerous studies have confirmed the reports of people who have pollen allergies reacting to certain foods. The most well described and studied of the food-pollen syndromes is the oral allergy syndrome (OAS) or as it is also called “the burning mouth syndrome” because of the typical reaction noted by affected people. After eating a food that cross reacts with a pollen to which you are allergic, burning or tingling sensations begin in your mouth. Itching, pain, swelling and difficulty swallowing or breathing may occur. True anaphylaxis resulting in total body collapse from shock and death if not reversed has rarely been reported.

Typical pollen allergy symptoms such as runny nose and congestion, itchy watery eyes, and wheezing are also commonly reported. Other symptoms described include nausea, stomachaches, headaches, diarrhea and chest or throat tightness. Very few people are aware of these associations. Most doctors, except a few allergists and gastroenterologists, do not explore patients allergy history in the context of possible food reactions. Educating people about these types of conditions is one of the primary goals of “the food doc”, Dr. Scot Lewey, a practicing gastroenterologist (stomach-intestine specialist).

Ragweed pollen has been shown to be associated with these type of reactions after people eat bananas and fruits in the gourd family such as watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe. Pollen from Mugwort, another weed also known as Sagebrush, in the Artemisia family, has been associated with allergic reactions to celery, carrots, fruits in the Rosaceae family (apples, cherries, peaches) and those in the Gourd family (melons). Pistachio, persimmon, peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, lettuce, camomile tea, and honey have also been reported to cause reactions in some people who are Mugwort pollen allergic. Read the rest of this entry »

Most people are familiar with common signs of food allergies such as hives, inflammation, nausea and lethargy. However, there are many other symptoms which are not as common and are often mistaken for being symptoms of other ailments. Dark circles under the eyes, frequent sniffing and constant throat-clearing are signs as are irritability, moodiness, hyperactivity, or frequent fatigue.

Digestive problems are these common symptoms of food allergies, but the problem can be much more serious than just nausea. The walls of the stomach lining can actually be damaged by allergies which disrupt the balance of chemicals needed for proper digestion. This in turn can lead to problems such as: leaky gut syndrome (partially digested food is leaked into the blood stream because of damaged lining); bloating; stomach cramps; IBS and autoimmune and immune deficiency diseases.

Blocked airways are not always associated with food allergies, but constant blocked noses and upper airways can be a sign of a food allergy. If this symptom is not treated, it can lead to far more serious consequences and even anaphylactic shock in rare cases. Read the rest of this entry »