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What Causes Swelling In Tongue And Itching Throughout Body After Eating?
Question: Everytime i eat i get itchy, usually it is only my face and lasts only 10 to 15 min. But this last time my entire body got itchy and my tongue swelled up.
Brief Answer:
Swollen tongue can lead to breathing problems.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Your symptoms may be caused by food allergy. Most food allergies start in childhood but sometimes they can develop at any time of life.
Symptoms usually begin within 30 minutes of consuming and the reaction occurs within 5 to 10 minutes.
Some foods are much more likely to cause an allergy like: milk, peanuts, fish and shellfish or soy.
Please note that you can not ignore your symptoms because a swollen tongue can block your airways and cause serious problems with your breathing so you need to find the reason of your symptoms.
There are some test that may diagnose food allergies:
1.Blood and skin tests
2. Elimination diets where you try to avoid the suspected food until your symptoms disappear. After this you start eating the foods again to see if you have the same symptoms.
Your health care provider will know about this tests.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
Swollen tongue can lead to breathing problems.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Your symptoms may be caused by food allergy. Most food allergies start in childhood but sometimes they can develop at any time of life.
Symptoms usually begin within 30 minutes of consuming and the reaction occurs within 5 to 10 minutes.
Some foods are much more likely to cause an allergy like: milk, peanuts, fish and shellfish or soy.
Please note that you can not ignore your symptoms because a swollen tongue can block your airways and cause serious problems with your breathing so you need to find the reason of your symptoms.
There are some test that may diagnose food allergies:
1.Blood and skin tests
2. Elimination diets where you try to avoid the suspected food until your symptoms disappear. After this you start eating the foods again to see if you have the same symptoms.
Your health care provider will know about this tests.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
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