I am allergic to shellfish. That is my food allergy.
That's horrible!  What causes shellfish allergy?
I have no idea why I have an abnormal immune response to shellfish.
Interesting.  Is there medicine or a treatment for the condition?
I am not sure but my symptoms have only mild.
What happens to you when you have the allergic reaction?
Food allergy
A food allergy is an abnormal immune response to food. The symptoms of the allergic reaction may range from mild to severe. They may include itchiness, swelling of the tongue, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, trouble breathing, or low blood pressure. This typically occurs within minutes to several hours of exposure. When the symptoms are severe, it is known as anaphylaxis. A food intolerance and food poisoning are separate conditions, not due to an immune response.
Common foods involved include cow's milk,
human body.
Health hazards.
Fish is the most common food to obstruct the airway and cause choking. Choking on fish was responsible for about 4,500 reported accidents in the UK in 1998.
Health hazards Allergens.
A seafood allergy is a hypersensitivity to an allergen which can be present in fish, and particularly in shellfish. This can result in an overreaction of the immune system and lead to severe physical symptoms. Most people who have a food allergy also have a seafood allergy. Allergic reactions can result from ingesting