Discussion: Food allergies can develop anxiety

Discussion: Food allergies can develop anxiety

Children with food allergies can develop anxiety, social isolation, and depression. For many children, their food allergy can be fatal causing constant stress to the child and caregivers (Quach & John, 2018). Food allergies can include tree nuts, fish, seafood, and peanuts. Children with low Vitamin D levels could be more susceptible to peanut allergies. Black and Asian children are more likely to have food allergies but are less likely to be diagnosed (Quach & John, 2018). In young children who are not able to communicate well food refusal may be the first sign of a food allergy because they are experiencing difficulty swallowing, pain, or a tingling sensation.

School age children with allergies can be perceived as different because they must follow a special diet, eat a separate lunch table, must carry special medicine, and are checked on by the school nurse. These special circumstances can also result in bullying at school and exclusion from their peers. Caregivers also have a high anxiety level about the child with food allergies and may have difficulty separating themselves because they want to be in control of all aspects that could trigger the child’s food allergy. This behavior eventually cause strain on the child, the caregiver, and other family members. Support groups can help decrease some stress and fear. Parents and caregivers need to help the child reduce her or his anxiety. “The more overprotective the parents, the lower the child’s functioning will be later on in life” (Quach & John, 2018).

2. food induced anaphylaxis Food-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis (FDEIA) is unpredictable and can be fatal if not exercises is properly assessed and treated. The hypersensitivity reaction to food typically occurs with physical activity after the ingestion of the culprit food. The most common food to induce FDEIA wheat, shellfish, and nuts and males are more likely than females to experience FDEIA (Tam & John, 2017). The types of exercise that can be involved are either strenuous or light exercise. Individual should try and avoid culprit foods to reduce FDEIA. Timing food can also help prevent anaphylaxis. Individuals should avoid eating culprit food 4 hours prior to exercise and 1 after exercise (Tam & John, 2017).

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