A 40-year-old member asked:
Can food allergies start suddenly?
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Dr. Michael Zacharisenanswered
Allergy and Immunology 35 years experience
They can: Food allergies can start at any age (but usually children) and may occur suddenly even after tolerating that particular food many times. They can also seem to occur on the first known exposure, suggesting allergic sensitization through the skin, breast milk or accidental unrecognized source.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Do food allergies start suddenly like when you are eating?
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Dr. Gary Stevenanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 32 years experience
Maybe: The more significant the allergy, the quicker the response. Food allergies often manifest with itching or swelling in the mouth while eating; once swallowed, there may be abdominal cramping. Bloating, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Acute, severe reactions can cause hives, wheezing and loss of blood pressure, but milder, chronic allergy & ingestion can cause rashes such as eczema.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How do I get tested for food allergies? I mean, where do you start?
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Dr. Brian Novickanswered
Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
See an allergist: After the allergist takes a detailed history(ie. What foods you are concerned about and what reactions you experienced) they will decide if skin testing or blood testing is the best way way to start.
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Last updated Oct 19, 2013
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