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Food Allergies - Symptoms



Children usually have the same symptoms as adults. Symptoms of milk or soy allergies in children may include eczema, a runny nose, and wheezing. But sometimes the only symptoms are extreme crying, vomiting, blood in the stool, diarrhea, constipation, or poor growth.


Anaphylaxis can start within a few minutes to a few hours after you eat the food. And the symptoms can go away and come back hours later. Common triggers for anaphylaxis are peanuts, nuts, and seafood. In children, peanuts cause anaphylaxis more often than other foods.2, 3 Aspirin, exercise, or alcohol can increase the risk for anaphylaxis.2

Symptoms may be more severe if you also have another type of allergy, such as an allergy to pollens or mold. Tobacco smoke, stress, and colds can also make symptoms worse.


