What are the symptoms of allergies in children?
Disease description:
Our child is 13 years old this year. Recently, while taking a bath, we noticed many rashes on his body, about the size of rice grains. After an examination, the doctor diagnosed it as an allergy. We would like to know what symptoms are associated with allergies in children?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Children's allergic symptoms are diverse and vary in severity from person to person. Common symptoms include:
1. **Skin symptoms:** Such as eczema, rashes, hives, and erythema, accompanied by itching and discomfort, commonly seen on the face, scalp, and limbs.
2. **Respiratory symptoms:** Such as coughing (may be dry or accompanied by phlegm), sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, and itchy throat. Severe cases may present with difficulty breathing and wheezing, especially noticeable at night or after physical activity.
3. **Eye symptoms:** Itchy, swollen, and watery eyes, which may indicate eye irritation or allergic conjunctivitis.
4. **Gastrointestinal symptoms:** Such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and constipation, which may be related to food allergies.
5. **Other symptoms:** Such as fatigue, fever, slow weight gain, and crying at night, which may result from systemic discomfort caused by allergic reactions.
