Can’t relish the food you like? Allergic to it? Itchy skin? Oh, rashes? Oh damn!
Milk, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, shellfish and fish tops the list of the food 90 % of people are allergic to. NewsMobile decodes some of these allergies.
Different people are allergic to different things. Some of those allergies have been listed for you.
1. Milk allergies:
A milk allergy is a reaction to whey or casein, the proteins found in cow’s milk.
The bad news is that children with milk allergies are much more likely to develop allergic reactions to other foods including eggs, soy, and peanuts.
Calcium deficiency, weak eye-sight, blood pressure are some of the side effects of lactose intolerance.
2. Egg allergy:
Some people are allergic to either just the egg white or the yolk while others are allergic to both.
Stomach pain, nausea, giddiness are some of the common effects.
3. Peanut allergy:
It is a life-long allergy. It may result in anaphylaxis. This is a severe allergic reaction that can restrict breathing or cause cardiac arrest. Anaphylaxis requires immediate medical attention in the form of a shot of epinephrine (EpiPen). A patient should be watched for several hours after the shot to make sure symptoms don’t return.
4.Fish allergy:
Even if you are a hard core non vegetarian, you might be allergic to fish. People often fall sick after consuming fish.
Rashes, sore throat, stomach pain are some common symptoms.
5. Wheat allergy:
It is not that common but it creates great trouble for people suffering from it. They just can’t consume wheat – the basic part of our diet. The smell of ‘Chapati’ creates nausea.
Treatment option:
For milder allergic reactions, no treatment is required. If it is serious, you must see a doctor.
So in case if you feel that you fall sick soon after consuming something, be a little more careful. You might be allergic to it.