Carefully Handle Food Allergies

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A culinary tour is a fun hobby. However, for the owner of food allergies, the excitement was just torture. If wrong to eat, not the favors obtained, but rather an uncomfortable reaction to the risk of death. IN the medical world, allergies are considered as an anomalous reaction.

"Allergy is defined as an overreaction to a substance. Sensitivity is different for each person. There are light reactions, some are heavy, "said Dr. Zahrah Hikmah SpA. Until now, according to him, there is no reference that shows at what age allergies can be known specifically.

Since the baby too, according to specialist children who practice in RSIA Kendangsari, Surabaya, it, allergy can be detected. Although not yet started to eat, children can intake from breast milk (breast milk). If the mother eats food that makes children allergic, allergens (substances that cause allergies) move to the child through milk. The reactions are also varied. Not only diarrhea or difficult bowel movements.

Zahrah states, the most common allergic reaction is atopic dermatitis. The sign, there was a dry, itchy red rash. Especially in the face. "In addition to the skin, its manifestations can also be in the digestion. Such as colic or discomfort in the abdomen. If the children, usually appear coughs, "he added.

Alumnus Airlangga University, Surabaya, it asserts, parents are required to quickly respond if signs appear allergic to the little guy. "Until now, the drug to stop allergies until the next does not exist. The only way, parents, and children should avoid allergens, "said Zahrah.

Nutritionist Point Jayanti AmdGz explains allergic reactions can lead to the process of eating inhibited. "For example, the child coughing continues. Sure, they are so lazy to eat. As a result, the weight does not go up or even down. Sleep is difficult, "he said. In severe cases of allergies, the child is susceptible to canker sores in the intestine. Nutrient absorption was not maximal.

Pointing out, from many foods, the group of protein sources is most at risk of allergies. Eg eggs, chicken meat, milk, seafood, and derivative products.

"These foods have a high protein content, while children cannot digest. The substance is considered foreign by the body so that immune cells react, "said nutritionist who practiced in Husada Utama Hospital, Surabaya, the.

According to him, it is also the reason children are not too introduced to a variety of materials at an early age. "First meal, which is usually introduced porridge of rice flour and milk. The fruit is also not that gummy, "said Point.

This "friendly" introduction helps the child's digestive system work.

The alumnus of Muhammadiyah Nutrition Academy, Semarang, advises parents to introduce high-risk food allergies at the age of 12 months. At that age, the child's immune begins to form.

Source : radarbogor.id