Symptoms of an Allergic Reaction

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Symptoms

Symptoms of food allergy reactions include:

Gastrointestinal – abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Eye – Itching, watering, swelling

Skin – Hives, swelling, atopic dermatitis (eczema)

Respiratory – Wheezing, repetitive cough, laryngeal edema (swelling of the lips and throat), runny nose

Generalized – Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis may involve several of the symptoms listed above and may also involve difficulty breathing, a drop in blood pressure, or loss of consciousness.