About Food Allergy
Food allergy is an immune reaction to a food. It can range from mild itching to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Food Allergy symptoms
- hives
- itching
- swelling
- vomiting
- wheezing
- dizziness
Common causes of Food Allergy
- nuts
- seafood
- eggs
- milk
- wheat
- other triggers
Food Allergy treatment options
- Emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat tightness, facial swelling, dizziness, or collapse.
Safe home care for Food Allergy
- avoid known trigger
- carry emergency medicine if prescribed
Emergency signs for Food Allergy
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Food Allergy
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Food Allergy.
Lab tests for Food Allergy
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Absolute Eosinophil Count
Eosinophil count commonly used in allergy and parasitic assessment.
From Rs. 585
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Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)
Cell sample test from lump or swelling.
From Rs. 4,050
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Allergy Inhalant Panel
Screens common inhalant allergy markers.
From Rs. 8,550
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Allergy Food Panel
Screens common food allergy markers.
From Rs. 8,550
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IgE Total
Allergy marker total IgE level.
From Rs. 2,250
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Anti CCP
Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test.
From Rs. 3,420
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Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
Rheumatoid arthritis marker.
From Rs. 1,260
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Anti dsDNA
Autoimmune marker commonly used in lupus assessment.
From Rs. 3,780