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Food Allergy Testing
Some people know exactly what food causes their allergy. For example, they eat eggs or a product containing egg traces in it and immediately break out in a rash. Others need professional help in finding the cause. For many people, often symptoms don’t present themselves till hours after eating a particular food, making it difficult to troubleshoot and diagnose the problem causing food. If you suffer from any of the following, you may have a food allergy:
Food Allergy Symptoms:
Tingling or itching in the mouth.
Hives, itching or eczema.
Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat or other parts of the body.
Wheezing, nasal congestion or trouble breathing.
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting.
Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting.
Fortunately we have specialized training in testing for and diagnosing food allergies.
In-office Testing & Diagnosis
Your first step toward food allergy relief is to receive a proper diagnosis. Our team will evaluate several items before making an allergy diagnosis. We provide convenient in-office food allergy testing for patients in our Plymouth, NH office. This is a short procedure and the results provide an in-depth analysis of what foods may trigger mild to severe reactions. In addition to testing, we also will be taking a detailed medical history, asking you detailed questions about your history of allergy symptoms, your diet, your family’s medical history, and your home and living area. Some questions you may be asked include:
Describe the symptoms you have after eating the food.
How long after eating the food these symptoms occurred.
How much of the food you had.
How often the reaction has occurred.
Whether it occurs with other foods.
Whether it occurs every time you eat the food.
What type of medical treatment, if any, you received after having symptoms.
Post-testing Care
Once you have identified foods that cause allergic reactions, our team will help you navigate the necessary lifestyle adjustments required to implement permanent changes, allowing you to live a healthier life, free from food allergy symptoms.
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