Some people are allergic to seafood. It manifests when ingesting seafood or even from smelling it. What are the most common seafood allergy signs and symptoms?
Seafood allergy is an adverse reaction to seafood or something containing seafood. It can be caused by fish or crustaceans. It can cause many symptoms. These are some of them:
– Watery and itchy eyes
Seafood can cause symptoms in the eyes for allergy sufferers
– Skin irritation
You can develop hives and rashes when eating seafood.
– Stomach upset
Seafood can cause stomach problems such as bloating and nausea.
– Respiratory problems
Shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing can be caused by an allergy to seafood.
– Digestive issues
The digestive system may be affected causing diarrhea.
– Nasal congestion
This along with runny nose can also be caused by seafood allergy.
– Anaphylaxis
In its severest form, seafood allergy can cause a life threatening anaphylaxis.
– Asthma
This can also occur when suffering from seafood allergy.
– Eczema
Skin problems that cause itching and redness are also possible symptoms.
Treatment for Seafood Allergy
Treatment for this should be undertaken according to the severity of the symptoms. If the symptoms are mild, you might choose not to treat the condition because in time the body can get used to the allergen. If the reaction against the allergen is more severe, it might be necessary to do something about it. This might mean treating the symptoms of the allergy or avoiding seafood in order to not be affected. If seafood cannot be left out of the diet or ingestion of seafood occurs by accident, you can treat the condition with appropriate medication, such as antihistamines or corticosteroids, according to what symptoms you get. Eye drops can be used for itchy and watery eyes. Asthma can be helped with inhaled beta agonists.
