Treating Your Food Intolerance
Having a food intolerance can be a terribly disruptive problem for a person to experience. However, patients will find that effective symptom management can be achieved by becoming a better educated and informed food intolerance patient.
Appreciate The Severity Of Food Intolerances
Individuals that fail to fully appreciate the health hazards that can be posed by food intolerance may not take this condition seriously. However, it is possible for a patient with severe food intolerance to experience potentially life-threatening complications. Even individuals that suffer from fairly minor food intolerance can find that their quality of life suffers severe impacts as a result of these reactions. Additionally, it can be possible for fairly minor food intolerances to grow in severity over time, and this can be more likely if the patient is failing to effectively manage their symptoms.
Consider Wearing A Medical Alert Bracelet
During a severe incident, a person may not be able to speak as to what is causing their reaction. This can be particularly true during instances where the patient loses consciousness or experiences anaphylactic shock. Wearing a medical alert bracelet that clearly describes your condition may help you to receive effective treatment despite being unable to describe your condition or speak to first-responders. These bracelets are extremely affordable, and they can come in a range of styles that will make them fashionable.
Undergo Comprehensive Allergy Testing
While there are medications that can be administered to patients that are suffering an allergic reaction to foods, the best approach will be for patients to take every precaution to avoid exposure to these foods. Sadly, this can be almost impossible if a patient does not have a full understanding of the foods that are likely to trigger this reaction. Luckily, there are food allergy tests that will allow you to know the foods that will trigger your intolerance so that you will be able to avoid them. These tests can be done in only a few hours, and most patients will only need to undergo this testing once.
Always Review Food Labels
Developing the habit of reviewing the labels of the food that you are wanting to eat is important for avoiding coming into contact with the substances that will trigger your reaction. Unfortunately, people can make the mistake of assuming that foods are safe without reviewing the labels. However, this can lead to potentially hazardous surprises where you come into contact with one of the foods you should avoid. A common example of this can be individuals assuming certain foods are free of peanuts or lemon. However, these ingredients are found in a variety of foods that people may not expect.
For more information, contact a food intolerance specialist.