Lesser-known Allergy Symptoms in Children | i Lead Children's Health

February 18th, 2010

Lesser-known Allergy Symptoms in Children

Most parents are familiar with the well-known symptoms of allergies such as hay fever, itchy eyes and eczema. Yet, there are more, lesser-known symptoms that one would not necessarily associate with a food allergy. Some of the behavior children portray are down-right irritating and they are often scolded for that – with little effect. The following symptoms may be linked to an allergy to foods such as dairy, wheat, gluten, sugar and eggs.

“Allergic salute” is the term used to describe a child who constantly wipes his nose upwards or with the back of his arm. A child could even have a horizontal crease near the end of his nose due to the constant pushing up action.
Constant snorting noises as if he is clearing something from the back of his throat. A post-nasal drip is often the culprit and is just as irritating to the child as it is to the parent.
Puffy face, especially under the eyes. Dark circles under the eyes are referred to as “Allergic shiners”
Horizontal wrinkles that run from the inner corner of the eye.
Lips that are cracked at the corners or frequently dry and scaly.
Dry and scaly cheeks.
Bottom of the ear lobes can be red and cracked.
Eyes that are constantly wet and lashes that stick together.
Pot belly.
Musty smell.
Sleeping behavior such as a child who constantly moves his legs while asleep or rhythmically bangs his head.
A child who is uncontrollable, clumsy, disobedient or hyperactive could just as well be suffering from a food allergy.
Other behavioral symptoms could be sudden fatigue, abnormal sleepiness or “busyness,” mood changes, depression, anxiety, fear, crying fits and bad temper.
Headaches.
Frequent ear, throat en sinus infection.
Muscle weakness or stiffness.
Sudden itchiness.
Breathlessness.
Sweating.
Increased heart rate.
Marked changes is drawing or handwriting after a lunch-break while the child was well-behaved before.
Bed wetting.
Constipation.

Researchers are starting to suspect a possible link between allergies to foods like dairy, wheat and gluten and a variety of clinical disorders such as Migraines, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Schizophrenia and Depression.

There has been cases where addressing the allergy in the child – thus a allergy-free diet – has had a wonderful, positive effect on a child who suffers from any or some of the symptoms mentioned above. An allergic response has its origins in the immune system. Therefore it may be wise to boost a child’s immune system while avoiding allergens in his diet. Products like “Oleo Ex” ( Olive leaf extract ) and Echinae can help to strengthen the immune system and thus lessen the body’s overreaction to allergens.

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