Food Allergies in Kids
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Kids have a common problem called Food allergies .
Food allergies can turn life threatening, even if the food is taken in little quantity.
Allergies are caused by Peanuts, milk, especially cows milk, soy, eggs, wheat, seafood and other nuts.
Food allergies are caused when the immune system is confused.
The immune system protects the body from diseases, bacteria, viruses and germs. The antibodies produced by the immune system helps to fight these minute external organisms which makes the person sick. But if the body is allergic to certain food, the immune system mistakes the food to a harmful foreign substance and takes action towards it thinking that it is dangerous to the body. The body acts adversely, when it isnt supposed to do so.
When the immune system detects allergic substance, the antibodies produce mast cells. They are a kind of immune system cell which release a chemicals, such as histamine, in the bloodstream. These chemicals affect the respiratory system, digestive system, nose, eyes, throat, and skin. Initial symptoms are runny nose, tingling sensation in the lips or tongue, and itchy skin rash like hives. The reaction can be mild to severe and depends on every individual. The symptoms can appear right after the food is consumed or after few hours. Other symptoms are cough, wheezing, nausea, hoarse voice, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, and throat tightness.
July 21st, 2008 at 1:32 am
Yeah I have seen many kids not only one but couple of them who have same sort of allergies. Symptoms are generally not noticeable but when vomiting starts, then its a serious matter.
I think it is got to do with type of food as well. In some countries there is no care on how good the package foods are. Parents should always take most care on the foods for their children like when they send lunch box. Its better to tell them not to eat anything outside.