Mar

20

Eczema As A Food Allergy Symptom

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Eczema can be the result of a food trigger. Food allergy symptoms can appear right away after the meal in question or they can take some time to show. If they take some time to appear, you may find it hard to link your trigger with the food allergy symptom.

If you get eczema as a food allergy symptom, you experience swelling, redness, and irritation of the skin. It is not unusual for a person to develop hives from eating irritating foods. Other food allergy symptoms can also include tightness of the chest, nausea, difficulty in breathing, abdominal discomfort, and can even be life threatening, if they become severe.

Obviously, avoiding the specific food triggers that you have can dramatically reduce your eczema symptoms. Common food allergens include wheat, dairy, yeast, gluten, shellfish, and preservatives. You should try to zoom in on the list of common food allergens, as these are typically the ones that affect many eczema sufferers.

If you do not deal with your food allergy symptom appropriately, it is possible that it can become worse over the years. Symptoms can show up in almost any part of the body, depending on the irritant and your own chemical system. A set of food allergy symptoms that is often overlooked are musculoskeletal problems. Joint pain resembling rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, or other conditions with joint problems can actually be a symptom of delayed food allergies.

An elimination diet can help you in determining what food allergy you have. After cleansing your system, you start with foods least likely to cause a reaction and then very gradually add foods to your diet. When you start to develop eczema or other symptoms, you would have found out the specific food that is causing you, your health issues.

Jan

5

Eczema As A Side Effect From Taking Zantac?

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This is a first for me. But I came across a couple of sites suggesting that zantac may cause a possible side effect in eczema.

As far as I know, Zantac is a popular OTC medication for heartburn. It is well liked because it can provide instant relief. [tag-ice]Eczema[/tag-ice] is cited as one of the few side effects that have reportedly arisen with the consumption of Zantac.

Myth or fact? I am not in a position to establish if it is really true about Zantac and [tag-tec]eczema[/tag-tec] because I do not suffer from heartburn. However, one thing is certain is that if you do already have sensitive skin and intend to take Zantac, please be aware about the possible complication. Also, best to stop taking Zantac immediately if you notice [tag-dtec]eczema[/tag-dtec] skin symptoms. Then, consult your doctor for suitable alternatives for your heartburn.

Also, if you do suffer from heartburn, you should also look into natural ways of prevention and treatment so that you can reduce your reliance on taking Zantac. For heartburn, changing your diet from an acidic to a more alkaline one helps. Additionally, sleeping postures that prevent your stomach acid from backing up your oseophagus should be considered.

All in all, it is in your best interest to exercise caution and to take less drugs. Drugs are chemical substances that can produce side effects and are harmful for your body. You may just be exchanging one health problem with another. Seek proper advice from your health care provider.

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