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Who does not know allergies? Yes, this immune disorder is common to almost everyone, especially babies and children. Unfortunately, not all parents fully understand about allergies suffered by their children.
Then, what is actually an allergy?
Allergy itself is an unusual condition or immune reaction and deviate/change from normal and can cause harmful symptoms in the body. Allergies generally occur because the body reacts excessively to something in an environment that is considered foreign or dangerous.
Baby, infant, and adult bodies have one antibody called IgE, this antibody is a protein that detects food substances that enter the body. When allergenic substances come in, these antibodies will work to release substances such as histamine. Well, this is what triggered an allergic reaction.
Allergies in children
Generally, adults, babies, and children also cannot escape from allergies. Allergic triggers in children themselves usually vary can be allergic to cold weather, dust allergy, even food allergies. Well, you, this time we will discuss the last point; food allergies in children.
Keep in mind, not all foods suitable given to your baby. Each child is different from each other. Some children fit to eat fish, some can be itching when consuming it. Well, these itchy symptoms are called allergies.
Meanwhile, the foods that usually trigger allergies include milk (beef or goat), wheat, beans, eggs, fish, seafood, shellfish, and certain foods. Allergic reactions are also quite diverse, ranging from mild such as stomach pain and itching, to a fairly severe as shortness of breath, vomiting, even death can cause.
Also read : Early Detection Of Allergies In Children
Therefore, it is important for you as a parent to recognize signs and symptoms of allergies in children as early as possible, including:
- Abdominal bloating, diarrhea, and pup is more fluid than usual
- The child becomes fussy because it is uncomfortable and there is felt in the digestive system
- Itching, bruising, or eczema all over the skin
- Coughs
- Nausea and vomiting
- Hard to breathe
- Swelling of the lips and throat
- The child's eyes are flushed and watery
If you find the signs above, what should be done?
If you find the signs above on your child, immediately consult a doctor to find the exact cause of allergies and find the antidote. Indeed, some types of allergies will disappear as the baby ages, but there is also an allergy that continues to stick to the body for life.
However, you do not have to worry about too limiting the right intake for children. Just understand the allergies and food that causes the allergy to recur.
Hopefully reviews on food allergies in children above useful!
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