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Q. What symptoms might indicate a food allergy?

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A. The most common symptoms of food allergies are:

hives (urticaria),
rhinitis,
eczema,
swelling of the mouth and lips,
gastrointestinal distress (diarrhea, nausea, or constipation),
and most severely but rarely, anaphylaxis.
Swelling of the mouth and lips almost always indicates a severe food allergy and indicates that you should contact your doctor for advice as soon as possible.

Updated: April 14, 2007

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