Dr Mugilan Anandarajan
Dr Mugilan Anandarajan
Dr Mugilan Anandarajan
Dr Mugilan Anandarajan is a leading Consultant Paediatrician in Belfast who specialises in allergies, acid reflux, cow's milk protein intolerance and respiratory problems alongside constipation, head aches , recurrent infections , abdominal pain and all paediatric medical problems in private health care
Our Services
Dr Mugilan Anandarajan
Dr Mugilan Anandarajan
We offer a wide range of services including Assessment and Management of children between 0-16 years in all paediatric issues including allergies private healthcare
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU WITH YOUR CHILD’S SYMPTOMS
Dr Mugilan Anandarajan is an experienced consultant in helping babies, children, and parents navigate through child's clinical s
We offer a wide range of services including Assessment and Management of children between 0-16 years in all paediatric issues including allergies private healthcare
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU WITH YOUR CHILD’S SYMPTOMS
Dr Mugilan Anandarajan is an experienced consultant in helping babies, children, and parents navigate through child's clinical symptoms and concerns
From testing to recovery, we will be with you every step of the way to get your little one feeling back to their usual, happy selves
Our History
Dr Mugilan Anandarajan
Our History
Over the past decade , Belfast Children's clinic and Belfast children's allergy clinic has been dedicated to providing high-quality medical care to our patients.
Over the years, we have grown to become one of the most trusted healthcare providers for children in Northern Ireland.
THE PRACTICE
Kingsbridge private hospital
Ulster Independent clinic
Hillsborough Private Clinic
Food Allergy
What is food allergy ?
What are the symptoms of food allergy ?
What are the common food allergens ?
Food allergy is an over-sensitivity / increased sensitivity to a particular food protein such as milk, egg or nut.
Exposure to the allergen causes the release of chemicals in the body that can cause unpleasant and potentially harmful effects.
The most severe form is known as anaphylaxis which can be life threatening. Some types of food allergy (often referred to as delayed or non-IgE mediated) are also called as food intolerances
What are the common food allergens ?
What are the symptoms of food allergy ?
What are the common food allergens ?
The most common food allergy is to
- MILK
- EGG
- NUTS
- SESAME
- FISH
- SHELL FISH
- SOYA
- WHEAT
- KIWI
What are the symptoms of food allergy ?
What are the symptoms of food allergy ?
How are food allergies tested and diagnosed?
Common symptoms of food allergy include:
- Itchy rash/hives
- Swelling
- Runny eyes and nose
- Abdominal pain, diarrhoea and vomiting
In more severe cases, they can cause
- Breathing problems
- Circulatory problems leading to dizziness and collapse due to low blood pressure
How are food allergies tested and diagnosed?
What treatments are available for food allergies?
How are food allergies tested and diagnosed?
A careful, detailed clinical history taken by an experienced physician coupled with allergy tests such as
- skin prick testing,
- specific IgE blood testing or
- provocation challenges
remains the most reliable way to reach a diagnosis or exclude allergy as the cause of the problems.
What treatments are available for food allergies?
What treatments are available for food allergies?
What treatments are available for food allergies?
Standard advice in the NHS is to avoid food allergens, there is also another approach known as desensitisation or OIT (Oral Induction of Tolerance) depending on the allergen
Allergic conditions
What treatments are available for food allergies?
What treatments are available for food allergies?
We have expert knowledge on a wide range of conditions, including
- Asthma
- Eczema
- Cows milk allergy / intolerance
- Hayfever
- Food Allergies
- Food intolerance
- Urticaria
- Pet allergies
- Drug allergies
Can I get my food allergy treated?
Can I get my food allergy treated?
Can I get my food allergy treated?
Once there is a clear diagnosis we can discuss the options – whether avoidance or desensitisation and consider together which may be the best option in an individual case