Food Allergies in ChildrenFood allergies in children are very common and are often overlooked due to delayed reactions or a lack of obvious symptoms. While we all think of anaphylactic shock as the quintessential allergic reaction, many common food allergies express themselves in many different ways. Symptoms of food allergies include diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, eczema, itchy lips or throat and abdominal distention.While technically a child can be allergic to any food, there are some common food allergies such as milk, corn, soy, nuts, eggs, shellfish,and citrus make up the vast percentage of foods children have reactions to. Since a child may be allergic to any food it is important to introduce foods 3 to 5 days apart and watch for symptoms. Ideally a food record would be kept to monitor times of meals and symptoms as well as bowel movements and anything else that may leave a clue as to what food your child is allergic to. If you suspect a milk allergy you may want to eliminate soy as well. Many children reactive to milk are also reactive to soy. If you think your child may have FAs, it is recommended you get food allergy testing to confirm the diagnosis. Although these tests aren’t perfect, they can give you an idea as to what foods need to be avoided. Once you know what you’re dealing with, it’s important to plan a diet avoiding all offending foods. There are a few different treatments for food allergies. The most common treatment is diet, followed by antihistamines and finally use of an epi-pen. If you need help with diet planning or have questions, an appointment with a dietitian can help.
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