Allergies Symptoms

Allergy Symptoms

Allergy symptoms can include itchy eyes, sneezing, rash, itchy skin, nasal congestion and wheezing. Some more severe symptoms of allergies include abdominal pain, cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and swelling that can make breathing difficult.

Hives occur as a reaction to an allergen, most often a medication or food. There’s also allergic skin reactions (rashes) in the form of eczema. Allergic eczema is usually not caused by skin contact with an allergen. It’s mostly associated with allergic rhinitis (eyes and nasal contact) or asthma.

Symptoms of allergic eczema include any of the following:

• Itching, redness, or dry skin
• Facial rash, especially with children
• Rash around the eyes, elbows, and behind the knees, especially in older children and adults

Allergic shock, also referred to as anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock, is a potentially life-threatening reaction that can affect a number of organs simultaneously. Allergic shock usually happens when the allergen is eaten (foods) or injected (bee stings). Possible symptoms include:

• Hives or red skin discoloration
• Nasal congestion
• Throat swelling
• Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting
• Shortness of breath, wheezing
• Low blood pressure
• Shock