Signs of a Potential Food Allergy

Mohsen “Max” Motamedian, CEO of Total NutriCare, oversees the company's design and delivery of nutritional support programs. Mohsen Motamedian leads Total NutriCare staff as they develop weight loss and disease prevention programs, which incorporate food allergy testing.

Food allergies can affect a variety of the body's systems. They can cause gastrointestinal disturbances as well as skin reactions and even the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Allergies also range in severity from the slightly uncomfortable to the life threatening. Some individuals with food allergies may experience stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea. Others may present with cold-like nasal symptoms or skin disturbances, the latter of which tends to be more common in children.

The most severe reactions may cause anaphylaxis, which occurs when an allergen binds to a particular antibody and causes the release of histamines. This, in turn, causes swelling, itching of the face, and trouble breathing or swallowing. If left untreated, the reaction can ultimately progress to cardiac arrhythmias and dangerous drops in blood pressure. The continued progression of anaphylaxis may be fatal.