Effects of Anaphylaxis on the Body

Posted: 27th January 2015 | Posted by AdminMR

Effects of Anaphylaxis on the Body

Immune System

The Effects of Anaphylaxis on the Body

Written by Ann Pietrangelo | Published on August 25, 2014
Medically Reviewed by George Krucik, MD, MBA on August 25, 2014

You may have a food intolerance or a minor allergic reaction to something you come into contact with, but that pales in comparison to anaphylaxis. Almost any substance can be an allergen, including foods and insect bites or stings. The cause can’t always be pinpointed. The first time you’re exposed to the substance, your immune system learns to recognize the foreign invader. In anaphylaxis, when you’re exposed again, your immune system has an exaggerated response that affects the whole body and may put your life in danger. Symptoms may begin within seconds and they can progress swiftly.

The first line of treatment is usually adrenaline, because it can turn things around quickly. Once you’ve experienced anaphylaxis, you’re always at risk, so you should take great caution to avoid the triggering substance.

– See more at: http://www.healthline.com/health/anaphylaxis/effects-on-body