Allergy to eggs
Eggs are one of the most common food allergens in children
Egg allergy symptoms usually develop within a few minutes or hours after eating eggs or food containing eggs. Symptoms can be mild or severe and include skin rashes, stuffy nose, vomiting and other gastrointestinal problems. In rare cases, allergies can cause anaphylaxis - a life-threatening reaction.
Allergy to eggs can develop even in newborns Most, if not all, children develop allergies before they are young
An overreaction of the immune system causes food allergies In the case of an egg allergy, the immune system mistakenly perceives egg whites as something harmful. When you or your child's body comes into contact with egg whites, immune system cells (antibodies) recognize them and tell the immune system to produce histamine and other chemicals that cause allergic symptoms.
Egg yolk and egg white both contain proteins that can cause allergic reactions However, egg white is more likely to cause allergies In some cases, a baby may develop an allergic reaction to egg whites in breast milk when the mother has eaten eggs.
Allergic reactions to eggs vary from person to person and develop shortly after egg consumption Egg allergy symptoms:
- Skin inflammation or rash is the most common reaction
- Stuffy nose, runny nose or sneezing (allergic rhinitis)
- Digestive system symptoms such as abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting
- Asthma symptoms, Symptoms of anaphylaxis:
- Closing of the airways, which may be represented by a lump in the throat or a lump in the throat, resulting in difficulty breathing
- Pain or convulsive spasms in the abdomen
- Rapid pulse
- Shock with a severe drop in blood pressure
Tell your doctor about any reaction you or your child has to eggs, even if the reaction is mild. The reaction to allergies can sometimes be mild, sometimes severe, so it is necessary to consult a doctor in any case
If your doctor thinks your child is at risk of having a severe reaction, he or she may prescribe epinephrine to use in case of anaphylaxis. Epinephrine is delivered with a simple device called an autoinjector
When to see your doctor
See your doctor if you or your child has symptoms after eating eggs or foods containing eggs If possible, see a doctor during the course of an allergic reaction This will help the doctor make a better diagnosis
If you or your child develop symptoms of anaphylaxis, seek emergency medical attention or use an auto-injector
