Food allergy are characterized by systemic (body-wide) reactions to contact with specific foods.
Food allergy are characterized by systemic (body-wide) reactions to contact with specific foods, whether by eating, touching, or inhaling minute amounts. Symptoms can include:
- increased gas in the gut
- loose stools or diarhea
- intestinal cramping
- vomiting
- runny nose
- nasal congestion
- sneezing
- hives
- redness or swelling of the skin
- itching or tingling around the point of contact
- tightening of the throat
- shortness of breath
- wheezing
- acid-reflux
See also Garlic Intolerance