Question 1

what are the symptoms of a gelatin allergy?

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Hives: Possibly the most common reaction is hives.

Question 2

i'm curious. what symptoms go along with gelatin allergy?

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Hives and others: Reactions to gelatin resemble those of other food allergens and may include hives, itching or swelling in the mouth, vomiting or breathing difficulties. Skin testing or blood testing can confirm this.  Some cases of reactions to vaccines can be due to porcine gelatin.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: gelatin allergy?

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Gelatin allergy: is a food allergy.  An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.   Here is an article about gelatin allergies:  http://www.livestrong.com/article/533062-can-you-be-allergic-to-gelatin/

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: gellatin allergy?

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Unusual but real: Gelatin is a protein substance derived from collagen (ligaments/tendons).  It is used as a gelling agent in food and pharmaceuticals. It has been implicated in allergic reactions to MMR vaccine.

Question 5

every time i eat any type of cold gelatin (ex: jello, gummy worms, gummysteak i get horribly sick. is it allergies?

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Gelatin allergy: Gelatin, animal-derived protein containing high levels of collagen, is sometimes used as a dietary supplement for joint and arthritic conditions.  Taken orally, gelatin can cause indigestion, bloating, heartburn and gas.  This is due to a food intolerance, not a true allergy. Rarely, people can have an anaphylactic reaction to gelatin found in certain vaccines, such as the mmr, dtap and varicella.

Question 6

my son is 10 and has a gelatin, beef, pork allergy?  is there data on likelihood of outgrowing allergy?  what are desensitization protocols? thx

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Meat allergy: Yes he might. A good review can be found at http://www.Worldallergy.Org/public/allergic_diseases_center/foodallergy/

desensitization as in ragweed allergy is occasionally tried with mixed results.

Question 7

can a parents allergies be passed on to their children?

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Not Exactly: What is passed genetically from parent to child is the propensity to develop atopy (such as eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergies) but usually not sensitization to specific allergens which the parent is allergic to.  The exception, which is a controversial topic, is drug allergies, but this is usually dependent on metabolism of the drug which is inherited rather than the allergy.

Question 8

does a cough come with allergies in children?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: But not all the time. Nasal allergies are not a frequent cause of a really bad persistent cough. In a child with allergies and a really bad cough (assuming no fever) I would be concerned about a reactive airway/asthma type condition. If the child also had eczema I would be even more concerned.

Question 9

can a parents' allergies to various foods be passed on to their children?

Accepted Answer

No: The condition of being allergic is certainly an inherited property.  Often, that tendancy is greater in children whose biological mother has allergies.  However, specific allergy is generally not thought to be inherited.  That is, a parent can be allergic to food, and their children allergic to pollen or insect stings.

Question 10

please describe a good source of calcium for children that have a milk allergy ?

Accepted Answer

Lots of Stiuff: Fortified soy milk for beginners.  Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, turnips, and collard greens. Fortified orange juice. Sardines. Enriched breads, grains, and waffles.

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