My son (who is almost 2) had peanut butter at a friend's house a couple of weeks ago and was fine (it wasn't given to him, he took it from another child's plate). Last week my daughter and I were eating some peanuts and again my son took some, I wasn't overly worried as he'd already had the peanut butter and been fine. However, this time, within a couple of minutes he started coughing and was then sick, but was absolutely fine in himself. The next morning when he got up he had patches of little raised bumps all over, not red, just under the skin. If I go to the doctor and tell him this wil he send him for an allergy test or tell me to try him again at a later date? I know anaphylaxis gets worse with each exposure so I don't really want to risk him coming into contact again without being prepared.
2006-10-27 01:24:22 · 12 answers · asked by Emz77 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
A nut allergy is one of the most dangerous allergies a child can have. We have a 6 yr old with an air borne nut allergy. Talk to you doctor and ask him to send him to am allergist to be tested. I am providing a few links on nut allergies. If he does have a nut allergy remove all nut products from the house to help prevent contamination to other foods. If you want you can email me and i will send you the safe and unsafe snack list that i send to school every year because reading all the ingredients can be a pain. Good luck.
2006-10-27 02:16:39 · answer #1 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are right in the exposure each time gets worse when it is a nut allergy. My daughter is allergic to Walnuts. Another thing is that some foods are processed in the same plants as peanuts so you have to be careful giving him anything there too. Only give him safe foods that you absolutely know aren't made around peanuts. He needs to be seen by an allergist asap. You insist on it. This could mean your child's life if he is indeed allergic and you don't get it taken care of. You will probably have to carry an epi pen if it is a true peanut allergy. They will probably go ahead and test him for other allergies at the same time. It is not a fun test, but a very crucial test for him. I hope you find out what it is, but sure sounds like peanut allergy to me with him getting sick that quick. My daughter is allergic to cats, mold, grass, walnuts, lactose Intolerant, all milk products, chemicals in cleaning products, tap water, and has food intolernaces so I understand how frustrating this can be. Hang in there. First get him tested then go from there on the information you get. I carry a card around to put on family's refrigerators when they watch my daughter. I always tell them, "Do not feed the child". I provide all food and water for her. Best of luck and I hope your little guy feels better.
2006-10-27 03:48:24 · answer #2 · answered by hehmommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peanut allergy is a reaction which occurs soon after exposure to peanuts or peanut products. It is due to IgE allergy antibodies against peanut proteins.
The majority of allergic reactions to peanut are mild and consist of hives around the mouth where peanut has touched the skin, or more generalised hives on other parts of the body. Another common symptom is abdominal pain and vomiting which occurs soon after eating a peanut product. More sensitive children can develop coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing or hoarseness of the voice due to an allergic reaction occurring in the airway. In the most severe cases collapse and loss of consciousness can occur. Very rarely, very sensitive individuals have died from the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis.
2006-10-27 01:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately, most of the time you will not show an reaction until the second dose. my son also had allergic reaction to peanuts at the age of two. yes you need to take him an allergists they will listen to hear what his reaction was then they will decide what tests to perform nothing that will hurt him , my son is the biggest baby and he didnt seem bothered by it one bit definitly dont give peanuts anymore, i dont know if your doctor has ever told you this but children arent even supposed to have peanuts or fish until the age of four at least but be very careful i have to keep an epi-pen on me at all times also normally kids with asthma are allergic to peanuts as well and the allergists will tell you all of those things . the good side of it all is usually when it happens this young they normally grow out of it as my son has he had to be tested again before school started so the school doesnt give him anything he cant have be CAUTIOUS!!!!!
2006-10-27 14:27:00 · answer #4 · answered by jessie j schroedie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definite, toddlers are fortunate to enhance out of their food hypersensitive reactions, even though it would not take place for each man or woman. the main imporant factor is to no longer "attempt" it to make certain his hypersensitive reaction has replaced. shop him removed from all peanut containing products. i did no longer improve a peanut hypersensitive reaction till i replaced into in my 30's, so there is not any going back now. My hypersensitive reactions have been the comparable for 5 years now, it is fairly stressful, and the record retains turning out to be. an consumer-friendly blood attempt will inform you what you're allergic to. I even have by no potential performed a "food undertaking"..yet my sister did. i do no longer in basic terms like the belief of it.
2016-10-03 00:35:24 · answer #5 · answered by hobin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give him peanuts anymore. Go to your doctor explain the situation and see what he says. It may be something he grows out of. Your Doctor will be able to determine the best course of action.
Here is a site with more information.
http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/peanut_allergy.htm
2006-10-27 01:32:12 · answer #6 · answered by Steph 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need to take your son to an Allergist... perhaps one that specializes in Pediatrics... you are sooo right to be concerned about anaphylaxis. there is an EpiPen Jr. available in the event of an emergency.
2006-10-27 14:20:56 · answer #7 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to an allergist and he will give him a shot with a very small dose of tthe penuts and if anything happens hwe will show it
2006-10-27 10:50:58 · answer #8 · answered by camerong 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to ur GP/Family Doctor and they can arrange a hospital check up and get him tested in a safe environment.
good luck.
xx
2006-10-27 01:27:43 · answer #9 · answered by Cubangirl 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Take him to a specialist & get him tested.
2006-10-27 01:33:21 · answer #10 · answered by anitababy.brainwash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋