Egg Allergy Signs and Symptoms

One of the most common of all food allergies, especially amongst children. Most people will eventually outgrow their allergy but for a small percentage of people it will remain. Egg allergy symptoms are basically the same as the symptoms caused by any other food allergy.In general most people have fairly mild reactions to eggs but like all allergies they can produce severe symptoms in some people.

Egg allergy symptoms are pretty much the same as the symptoms for any other allergy however in the vast majority of cases the main symptom is eczema. Egg allergies are the leading cause of eczema outbreaks. Eczema isn't caused by an allergy but it is usually triggered by one. Eczema is actually a skin condition; most people develop it during childhood. It will remain with you throughout your life causing periodic outbreaks of a rash. These outbreaks can be caused by a number of different things but allergies are the leading cause, particularly egg allergies. It is also possible that eggs will cause hives; this is skin condition that is caused directly by the allergic reaction. It will appear fairly quickly and disappear again in a couple of days. Hives are a much less common egg allergy symptom then eczema.

The other most common allergy symptom would be gastric distress. This is a generic term that covers anything unusual that happens in your intestines. Most commonly this would be excessive flatulence or diarrhea. In some case it might also include nausea and even vomiting. These reactions can occur with egg allergies but they are much more common with other food allergies.

One possible egg allergy symptom is asthma. This can be a dangerous reaction so if you are prone to asthma precautions must be taken. Asthma will cause an inflammation of your airway, making it difficult to breathe. In extreme cases you may find your airway completely blocked and be unable to breathe at all. Asthma is an allergic reaction and can be caused by any allergen. That being said it really isn't that common with egg allergies. Nevertheless if you are prone to asthma attacks you are going to want to be careful around eggs.

The most severe allergy symptom would be anaphylaxis. Again this is very rare, especially with egg allergies but it can happen. Anaphylaxis is a whole body allergic reaction caused by the dilation of your blood vessels. This cause swelling and might make it difficult to breathe. You will also experience a drop in blood pressure. Some foods like nuts and shellfish cause anaphylaxis in a lot of people. Eggs on the other hand will rarely cause it. Again, any allergic reaction can cause anaphylaxis and some people are more prone to it than others. If you are one of those people you are going to have to be careful. Your doctor will likely have you carry an Epipen so that you can inject yourself with the medication in the event you do have a reaction.

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