10 Food Allergy Symptoms
4. Swelling Up
Edema is defined as fluid accumulation that leads to swelling of the affected tissue. It is a non-specific symptom associated with many conditions. Depending on the location and the nature of the edema, it can be a very dangerous sign, like in pulmonary edema, or an annoying symptom like the one seen in venous insufficiency.
Patients with food allergies might experience swelling as a common symptom. Each person might react differently, but the mouth, tongue, and eyelids are commonly affected by this condition. Most patients will experience this symptom shortly after exposure and sometimes, their throat can become swollen causing them to have problems breathing.
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