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Food Tolerance Test Hospital in Varthur Road Bangalore

Food Tolerance Test

Food Tolerance Test Hospital in Varthur Road Bangalore

What is testing for food allergies?

When you have a food allergy, your immune system reacts to a typically safe food type as if it were a harmful virus, bacteria, or other infectious agent. The immune system's reaction to a food allergy can cause anything from minor rashes to gastrointestinal discomfort to the potentially fatal complication known as anaphylactic shock.

Some people can experience life-threatening symptoms from even a very small amount of the food that causes their allergies. The following edible items are typically the ones that produce the most severe allergic reactions:

  • Fish

  • Shellfish

  • Tree nuts

  • Peanuts

Food allergy testing can determine whether you or your child has a food allergy. Your primary care physician or your child's physician will recommend you to an allergist if a food allergy is suspected.

Treatment 

Avoiding foods that result in symptoms and signs of an allergic reaction is the only method to prevent one. You can still encounter food that triggers a response despite your best attempts.

Antihistamines, whether prescribed or over the counter, may help ease symptoms of a slight allergic reaction. These medications can be given to aid with itchiness or hives after exposure to a food that causes an allergy. Antihistamines, however, cannot manage a severe allergic reaction.

You could require an epinephrine emergency injection and a trip to the emergency hospital for a severe allergic response. Many allergy sufferers travel with an epinephrine autoinjector (Adrenaclick, EpiPen). A single dose of medication is injected with this gadget, which combines a syringe and a hidden needle. Book an appointment to get a consultation at our Food Tolerance Test Hospital in Varthur Road Bangalore.

If your doctor has recommended an epinephrine autoinjector:

  • Make sure you are familiar with using the autoinjector. Similarly, be sure that those closest to you understand how to use the medication; if an allergic reaction occurs, they may be the ones to save your life.

  • Keep it close at hand at all times. An extra autoinjector is an excellent idea to keep in your car or at your workplace desk.

  • Guarantee proper function-epinephrine should permanently be changed before it expires.

 What takes place during a test for food allergies?

Your allergist may physically examine you before the testing begins and inquire about your symptoms. They will then carry out one or more of the tests listed below:

  • Your allergist will provide small amounts of food thought to be the source of allergy to you or your kid during this test. The food can be administered intravenously or via pill. A watchful eye will be kept on you to check for allergies. If there is an adverse response, your allergist will offer prompt treatment.

  • Diet of elimination. This is done to identify the exact item or foods that are the source of the allergy. Your child's or your diet must be free of all questionable foods. The next step is gradually incorporating the items into your diet while monitoring for allergic reactions. It is impossible to tell from an exclusion diet whether a food sensitivity or an allergy affects your response. Anyone at risk for a severe allergic reaction should avoid an elimination diet.

  • Your allergist or healthcare professional will apply a small amount of suspected food to your forearm or back skin during this test. The meal will be injected just below the skin with a needle. The development of a red itchy bump at the injection site typically indicates a food allergy.

  • A blood test Ig E antibodies are chemicals that are tested for using this procedure. When exposed to an allergen, your immune system produces IgE antibodies. A medical expert will use a tiny needle to draw blood from a vein in your arm during a blood test. A small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial once the needle has been placed. The needle may sting somewhat when it enters or exits your body. Usually, this only needs a few minutes.

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