Egg allergy is one of the most common childhood allergies, reports MayoClinic.com. Symptoms include skin rashes, nasal inflammation, vomiting and digestive upset. Symptoms typically occur within a few hours of consuming eggs. Traditional treatment options include using antihistamines to ease symptoms or avoiding foods that contain eggs. However, advocates of acupressure claim that using this alternative approach based on traditional Chinese medicine might ease allergy symptoms.
Large Intestine Meridian
Acupressure involves placing pressure on specific points of your body to promote healing. Advocates of this treatment believe that acupressure restores energy in the body and relieves pain. AltMD.com elucidates accupressure points, based on the book Accupressure's Potent Points by Michael Reed Gach.
The large intestines are affected by an egg allergy. Stomach cramping and digestive upset are common symptoms. There is an acupressure point located in the middle of your arm that might ease these symptoms. To find it, bend your arm. There is a depression in the outer side of your arm. Slowly press on this point to ease large intestine discomfort. Applying pressure to this point might also ease rashes caused by egg allergy.
Stomach Meridian
Vomiting and digestive upset are common with egg allergy. Ease these symptoms by working on your stomach meridian with acupressure. The stomach meridian is located on the front of your leg. Find the point, which is located about four finger widths below your knee, on your outer leg. Pressing on this area helps clear tension in your stomach meridian, easing egg allergy symptoms.
Conception Vessel Meridian
Egg allergy might cause cough and nasal inflammation. Ease this symptom by applying pressure to the conception vessel meridian. Place your hands on your ribs. Start at the top and count down four ribs. Slowly apply pressure to the space below the fourth rib on both sides of your torso. This might help reduce coughing and congestion issues you experience with allergies.
Red Flags
When treating an egg allergy, watch for potentially dangerous symptoms. Although it’s rare, egg allergy can lead to anaphylaxis, reports MayoClinic.com. Symptoms of this serious reaction include swollen throat, difficultly breathing, rapid pulse and a feeling of dizziness. If you or your child displays these symptoms, seek emergency medical care immediately. Your doctor might prescribe an epinephrine shot to treat the anaphylaxis; you would then carry the medication in case you have a future allergic reaction.
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