Food Allergy
A food allergy is a reaction of the immune system triggered after eating a particular food, which the body mistakenly identifies as a threat. It can range from mild to severe.
Frequent symptoms:
- Itching, hives, or swelling on the skin, lips, or mouth
- Digestive discomfort such as nausea or abdominal pain
- In severe cases, difficulty breathing (requires immediate attention)
When to seek care? When there are repeated reactions after certain foods or intense symptoms, an assessment is advisable to identify the food responsible.
Which specialist treats it? The allergist is the doctor who studies these reactions, with support from the gastroenterologist and, in childhood, the pediatrician. Identifying the trigger food with professional help is key to managing the allergy safely.
Data on 2,384 doctors who treat food allergy
Specialties that treat food allergy
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Doctors specialized in food allergy
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dr. Erick Bautista
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Bernardo Rivas De Leon
Dr. Leopoldo Vazquez Estrada
Dr. Víctor José Becerra Durango
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Dr. Joern Walter Fritz Kauffmann
Dr. Dulce Edith Peña Prado
Dra. Maria Teresa Márquez Cristino
Dra. Yudit Amparo Vega Medina
Dr. Francisco Jaramillo Wong
Dra. María Del Socorro Solís Ramos
Dr. Samuel Enrique Chávez Guerra
Dr. Judith Ne'eman Márquez Reyes
Frequently asked questions
What is food allergy?
A food allergy is a reaction of the immune system triggered after eating a particular food, which the body mistakenly identifies as a threat. It can range from mild to severe.
Which doctor treats food allergy?
Food Allergy is usually treated by specialists in allergist, anatomical pathologist, audiologist, cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, aesthetic and cosmetic surgeon, plastic surgeon, diabetologist, endocrinologist, pediatric endocrinologist, endoscopist, nurse, physiotherapist, gastroenterologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, geneticist, geriatrician, gynecologist, hematologist.