Description
A food allergy test is a skin or blood test that helps you and your doctor figure out if you’re allergic to specific foods and which ones. Or if you think certain foods might be giving you or your child trouble, allergy testing can help you figure out what’s going on. First, see an allergist.
How do you get tested for food allergies?
A skin prick test can determine your reaction to a particular food. In this test, a small amount of the suspected food is placed on the skin of your forearm or back. A doctor or another health care provider then pricks your skin with a needle to allow a tiny amount of the substance beneath your skin surface.
What are 3 signs and symptoms of a food allergy?
Symptoms
- Tingling or itching in the mouth.
- Hives, itching or eczema.
- Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat or other parts of the body.
- Wheezing, nasal congestion or trouble breathing.
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting.
- Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting.
What are the 8 common food allergies?
This law identified eight foods as major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybean.
How can you find out what you are allergic to?
A skin prick test, also called a puncture or scratch test, checks for immediate allergic reactions to as many as 50 different substances at once. This test is usually done to identify allergies to pollen, mold, pet dander, dust mites and foods. In adults, the test is usually done on the forearm.
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