A food allergy can trigger symptoms such as abdominal pain, itchy or swollen lips, or diarrhea. While food allergies most often first occur during childhood, in many cases, children eventually outgrow them.
Most food allergies are caused by -
Shellfish, including clams, shrimp, lobster, snails and crab.
Fish.
Eggs.
Peanuts and tree nuts.
Milk products.
Wheat products.
Soy products.
Most food allergies are caused by -
Shellfish, including clams, shrimp, lobster, snails and crab.
Fish.
Eggs.
Peanuts and tree nuts.
Milk products.
Wheat products.
Soy products.
Allergy tests
Allergy testing can be done at almost any age. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 'age is no barrier to skin testing; positive results can be obtained at any age.' It is thought that skin testing is not as accurate in children under age 12 months.
Blood allergy tests can also be done in younger children, but they can require a large sample of blood, so you might just ask your doctor to test your child for the things that you are most worried about.
Remember that not all children need allergy testing though. You might try simple avoidance of common things that trigger allergies first.
Blood allergy tests can also be done in younger children, but they can require a large sample of blood, so you might just ask your doctor to test your child for the things that you are most worried about.
Remember that not all children need allergy testing though. You might try simple avoidance of common things that trigger allergies first.
Food allergies can be prevented
By avoiding high risk foods, it may be possible to prevent food allergies from ever developing. To prevent high risk children from developing food allergies, such as those who already have food allergies, eczema, hay fever or asthma, or family members with these problems, you should:
1. Breastfeed exclusively for the first six months of your baby's life (that means no formula supplements or solid foods) and then continue to breastfeed until your child is at least 12 months old.
2. Avoid peanuts and tree nuts while breastfeeding. You may also want to consider avoiding eggs, cow's milk and fish while nursing.
3. If you do want to supplement your breastfeeding with formula, use a hypoallergenic formula, such as Nutramigen or Alimentum.
4. Do not introduce solid foods to your infant until he is at least six months old, and then start with an iron fortified rice cereal.
5. Avoid feeding milk and dairy products until your child is 12 months old.
6. Avoid introducing eggs (especially egg whites) until he is 2 years old.
7. Avoid peanuts, tree nuts, and fish until he is 3 years old.
1. Breastfeed exclusively for the first six months of your baby's life (that means no formula supplements or solid foods) and then continue to breastfeed until your child is at least 12 months old.
2. Avoid peanuts and tree nuts while breastfeeding. You may also want to consider avoiding eggs, cow's milk and fish while nursing.
3. If you do want to supplement your breastfeeding with formula, use a hypoallergenic formula, such as Nutramigen or Alimentum.
4. Do not introduce solid foods to your infant until he is at least six months old, and then start with an iron fortified rice cereal.
5. Avoid feeding milk and dairy products until your child is 12 months old.
6. Avoid introducing eggs (especially egg whites) until he is 2 years old.
7. Avoid peanuts, tree nuts, and fish until he is 3 years old.
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