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Food Allergies

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Food Allergies Symptoms

Gastrointestinal symptoms of food allergies include:

Abdominal cramps
Chronic diarrhea
Excessive gas
Vomiting

Symptoms of mild allergic reactions include:

Hives:

Rash in children
Rash in adults

Eye redness
Itching
Nasal congestion
Runny nose

Symptoms of severe allergic reactions include

Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Facial swelling
Fainting
Low blood pressure
Mouth or tongue swelling
Rapid pulse
Severe hives
Severe wheezing
Vomiting

For more information:

Food intolerance symptoms
Food poisoning symptoms
Celiac sprue symptoms
Lactose intolerance symptoms

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Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Hives
Mouth or tongue swelling
Rash
Vomiting
Wheezing

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Last Updated: Apr 24, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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