Symptoms in children which may indicate an allergy or food intolerance:
Symptoms which may indicate an allergy or food intolerance in children or adults:
Asthma
Eczema
Hayfever (Allergic rhinitis)
Hives
Frequent infections: ear? throat (tonsillitis)? chest?
Glue ear
Headaches
Migraines
Blocked sinuses
Post-nasal drip
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Stomach aches
Bloating
Flatulence (passing wind)
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Colitis
Chron’s disease
Fatigue
Depression
Sensitivity to light or noise
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Arthritis
There are many other symptoms. The key word is chronic.
If the symptom is ongoing, it is more likely to be an allergy or food intolerance.
Warning
Have a complete medical check-up with your doctor.
Never assume you have an allergy or food intolerance.
e.g. stomach aches can be caused from appendicitis
- sometimes wheezing
- coughing at night without a chest infection
(consult your doctor as this can be a sign of asthma) - difficulty getting to sleep at night
- bed looks like a war zone in the morning
- complains of sore legs - growing pains
(remember it doesn't hurt to grow) - chronic bedwetting - may persist into adulthood
- ADHD? hyperactivity? learning difficulties?
Symptoms which may indicate an allergy or food intolerance in children or adults:
Asthma
Eczema
Hayfever (Allergic rhinitis)
Hives
Frequent infections: ear? throat (tonsillitis)? chest?
Glue ear
Headaches
Migraines
Blocked sinuses
Post-nasal drip
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Stomach aches
Bloating
Flatulence (passing wind)
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Colitis
Chron’s disease
Fatigue
Depression
Sensitivity to light or noise
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Arthritis
There are many other symptoms. The key word is chronic.
If the symptom is ongoing, it is more likely to be an allergy or food intolerance.
Warning
Have a complete medical check-up with your doctor.
Never assume you have an allergy or food intolerance.
e.g. stomach aches can be caused from appendicitis