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A Food Allergy is an adverse or abnormal reaction to a food or a food additive....
A few specific foods seem to cause a majority of the food reactions. The most likely triggers of a food reaction include:
  • Peanuts
  • Tree nuts (i.e., walnuts, pecans)
  • Eggs
  • Cow's milk and other dairy products...
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.
  • Age: young children
  • History of eczema
  • History of other types of allergies, including hay fever
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Symptoms include:
  • Gurgling stomach
  • Stomach cramps, pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Skin rash, especially hives
  • Cough
  • Wheezing
  • Shortness of breath
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. Food allergies are often diagnosed based on your own observations of reactions to food or drink. It is a good idea to keep a diary of your symptoms, when they...
Avoid foods and food ingredients that cause you to have an allergic reaction. If you think you've eaten something to which you are allergic, and you have difficulty breathing, call for emergency medical help immediately.

Treatments include:...
To reduce your chance of having a Food Allergy reaction:
  • Avoid eating/drinking substances to which you know you are allergic.
  • Read the ingredient label on every food product that you eat.
  • If you go to a restaura...
Food Poisoning is a disease that is carried or transmitted to humans by contaminated foods or beverages....
Food Poisoning is caused by substances in foods or beverages, including:
  • Bacteria
  • Poisons (toxins) produced by bacteria
  • Viruses
  • Amoeba
  • Chemicals
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A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.
  • Poor hygiene
  • Lack of knowledge of safe food preparation
  • Weakened immune system, including during pregnancy
  • Age: Infants...
After you consume the contaminated food or beverage, there is a delay before symptoms arise. This delay is called an incubation period and can last anywhere from hours to days. Symptoms include:
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhea
    • ...
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. You may be asked to provide a sample of the stool or vomit for testing. If you have some of the food that you think made you sick, you may be asked to bring it in to...
Most types of Food Poisoning get better in 24 hours to 5 days. There aren't many treatments available to speed your recovery from Food Poisoning. Treatments include:
Fluids ? Drink plenty of fluids. If you are severely ill, yo...
To help prevent Food Poisoning:
  • Only eat and drink milk products that are pasteurized.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly before touching food.
  • Cook foods thoroughly.
  • Always rinse fresh fruits and vegetables bef...
Alfalfa is one of the earliest cultivated plants, used for centuries for feeding livestock. This probably is true in part because it is easy to grow, thrives in many varied climates throughout the world, and provides an excellent protein-rich food...
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