symptoms of a allergic reaction to food
Symptoms of a food allergy. The symptoms of a food allergy almost always develop a few seconds or minutes after eating the food. Some people may develop a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), which can be life threatening. The most common type of allergic reaction to food is known as an IgE-mediated food allergy. Symptoms include: 1  tingling or itching in the mouth.  a raised, itchy red rash (urticarial) â in some cases, the skin can turn red and itchy, but without a raised rash.
Allergic reactions to food normally occur within minutes of eating the trigger food, though they can sometimes appear a few hours later. Symptoms of a food allergy include: â¢ Hives or red, itchy skin. â¢ Stuffy or itchy nose, sneezing or itchy, teary eyes.