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Arts of Ran - Manga Style Digital Art

This is probably one of the best Digital Art creator on the internet I have ever seen. Follow him on twitter: twitter.com/ArtsOfRan and on FB: fb.com/RanCarmonaArts
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Food Allergy Attack Symptoms

What Are The Symptoms Of Food Allergy?

Last updated on January 23rd 2011

In an allergy attack, the symptoms experienced depend on where in the body histamine is released. Allergic reactions to foods most often involve the skin, the stomach and intestines (digestive tract), and the mouth and airways (respiratory system). A life-threatening reaction may involve all parts of the body including the cardiovascular system so that the individual goes into shock (the blood pressure falls dangerously low). A severe reaction could start very suddenly and involve only a fall in blood pressure (shock). It is important to know that a life-threatening reaction may occur with no skin symptoms.

Symptoms may appear within minutes or as long as several hours after eating the allergy-provoking food.

Skin Symptoms

An allergic reaction may cause:

Hives (urticaria)

  • Itchy, scaly rash called eczema (or atopic dermatitis)
  • Redness or flushing (erythema)
  • Swelling (edema)


Digestive Symptoms

An allergy affecting the digestive system may cause:

  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Respiratory Symptoms

Common respiratory symptoms from an allergic reaction include:

  • Sneezing
  • Coughing
  • Runny nose
  • Wheezing
  • Closing of the throat and breathing difficulties, as part of a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis
  • Itchy, watery eyes are often included with respiratory symptoms.

Life-Threatening Reactions (Anaphylaxis)

The most severe allergic reaction is anaphylaxis, or anaphylactic shock, a severe reaction that involves most of the body. Anaphylaxis can affect several parts of the body at the same time, including the skin and the digestive and respiratory systems or it might just involve respiratory or cardiovascular symptoms.

In addition to producing the symptoms of food allergy, it may also lead to difficulty in breathing, falling blood pressure and unconsciousness.

Although very rare, anaphylaxis can be fatal. Each year, about 150 people in the United States die of food-related anaphylaxis.

Need To Know:

People who have had a severe allergic reaction need to take special precautions in avoiding the allergy-causing food. In addition, they should always carry injectable epinephrine, a drug that can stop an anaphylactic reaction. This is available at pharmacies with a doctor's prescription.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Happiness & Misery

I had found someone who showed me the meaning of true happiness. I just couldn't believe that, in the end, that same someone would also show me the meaning of true misery....

If I could turn back time, I would have taken it slow - just give myself to someone a little at a time. But that is not me. I always give my all. Too bad, some would take me and spit me out like I'm the most undesirable person in the world.

Jan. 24, 2009 - Love made me drink until I was inebriated then said to me it's not right for me. I do not know if it was just being a coward because it wants an easy way out or it does not want me to get hurt. But when my system was cleared, the hurt flooded me immensely. Now there are a million questions in my head and a million more words I wish I have said.

Things I have said, things I have done or should have done - does it matter anymore? I am hurt! The what if's and if only's in my head seem trivial compare to what I am feeling now. But why am I still thinking about them?...