Food Allergies

Food Allergies services offered in Buckley, WA

Nearly 33 million Americans have a food allergy. If you need help identifying or managing food-related triggers, you can find compassionate care for yourself or your child at White River Family Care, LLC. The office features onsite skin allergy testing and bloodwork to help you learn more about your allergy triggers. Michael Welsh, MD, and the team design a care plan to address abdominal pain, throat inflammation, and other food allergy symptoms, so you can stay healthy and active. Call the Buckley, Washington, office today to schedule testing for food allergies or use the online feature to book an appointment.

Food Allergies Q & A

What are food allergies?

Food allergies describe an abnormal immune system reaction to certain proteins in foods. This type of allergy is common in children and can persist into adulthood. In some cases, a person can develop a sudden allergy to foods that never triggered a reaction in the past.

An allergic response can occur when you consume even a small amount of a protein. The response can range in severity from a mild reaction to a life-threatening complication known as anaphylaxis.

Common food allergy triggers include:

Soy
Wheat
Eggs
Cow’s milk
Fish and shellfish
Peanuts and tree nuts

White River Family Care, LLC specializes in food allergy care for adults and children. The experienced medical team offers diagnostic tests in-office to identify food allergy triggers.

They customize a treatment plan to prevent the frequency and severity of food-related allergic reactions. The team also provides emergency treatment plans for individuals with severe allergy complications, including anaphylaxis.

When should I seek medical attention for food allergies?

Food allergy symptoms can vary from person to person. Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at White River Family Care, LLC if you have new or sudden symptoms like:

Watery or itchy eyes
Hives or flushed skin
Abdominal pain
Vomiting or diarrhea

Seek immediate medical attention at the nearest hospital emergency room or call 911 if you experience symptoms of anaphylaxis, including sudden throat swelling, shortness of breath, dizziness, and loss of consciousness.

The medical team offers diagnostic tests to check for underlying gastrointestinal conditions that contribute to abdominal pain and other symptoms. They may also request skin allergy tests or bloodwork to confirm food allergies.

How are food allergies treated?

White River Family Care, LLC offers personalized care plans to treat food allergies based on the results of your allergy tests.

The providers work closely with you or your child to help you avoid allergy triggers. They teach you how to read labels to understand the ingredients in foods and can recommend ways to improve your diet.

If you have mild food allergies, you may benefit from a daily antihistamine. People with anaphylaxis also need to carry an epinephrine pen that quickly reverses throat inflammation and other symptoms.

Call White River Family Care, LLC today to schedule a consultation for food allergies or book an appointment online.