Food Allergy
Food allergies range from mild discomfort to life-threatening anaphylaxis. We diagnose precisely and develop your individual treatment plan.
- Covered by insurance
- Often same-day appointment
What is a Food Allergy?
Food allergies range from mild discomfort to life-threatening anaphylaxis. The most common allergens are nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat. Important: Food intolerances (e.g., lactose, fructose) are not allergies but digestive problems and need to be distinguished from them. We diagnose precisely with allergy tests and develop your individual treatment plan.
TREATMENT
How avi Helps You
Whether nausea, itching, or headaches: a food allergy can present with a wide variety of symptoms and, in the worst case, can be life-threatening. Early diagnosis and targeted treatment of this condition are therefore essential for your health. Our experienced doctors at avi Medical are here to support you at all our locations.
OVERVIEW
Diagnosis
A so-called elimination diet is used to diagnose a food allergy. During this process, those potentially affected avoid a specific food or food component for at least one month. If the individual symptoms improve during this period and worsen immediately after re-exposure to the potential allergen, a food allergy is highly likely. In particularly severe cases of food allergy, simply bringing the allergen (such as a peanut) close to the mouth is sufficient to provoke symptoms and thereby confirm an allergy.
OVERVIEW
Causes & Risk Factors
In principle, any food and any food component can trigger a food allergy. Among the most common allergens are cow's milk, wheat, and nuts.
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Typical Symptoms
Unlike pollen, house dust, or animal dander allergies, a food allergy affects more than just the external respiratory system. The typical symptoms include:
- Skin changes such as itching, redness, or wheals
- Digestive system disturbances such as aphthous ulcers, swelling or a furry sensation in the mouth, as well as vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and constipation
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Cardiovascular complications such as a drop in blood pressure combined with a rapid heart rate, anaphylactic shock, or loss of consciousness
- Nervous system complaints such as headaches, restlessness, or seizures
HOW IT WORKS
How an Appointment Works
We take time for thorough diagnostics and an individual treatment plan.
- 1
History & Consultation
We discuss your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle in detail and take time for your questions.
~15 min
- 2
Clinical Examination
A thorough physical examination and, if needed, additional diagnostics (e.g., blood draw, ECG, ultrasound).
~15-20 min
- 3
Findings & Diagnosis
We discuss your results and explain what they mean for your health in clear terms.
~10 min
- 4
Treatment Plan & Follow-up
Together we develop an individual treatment plan and arrange follow-up appointments as needed.
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PREPARATION & AFTERCARE
Preparation & Aftercare
Before the appointment
Bring your insurance card
Please remember your health insurance card and any referral if applicable.
Pack previous findings
Current findings, doctor's letters, or imaging from previous treatments help us provide better care.
Medication list
A current list of your medications (incl. dosage) is very helpful.
After the appointment
Follow your treatment plan
Stick to the agreed treatment plan and medication intake.
Schedule follow-up
Arrange a follow-up appointment promptly for monitoring.
Report worsening symptoms
Contact us if your symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear.
Costs & insurance
Covered by statutory insurance
Standard coverage for all statutory health insurance members.
Private / self-pay
on request