Question 1

can food allergies cause sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

No: It's not impossible for food allergies to cause nasal inflammation, but it is unusual. It's much more likely to happen in children. If you're talking about a long term, steady chronic sinus problem, then it's not likely a food allergy. Environmental allergies (pollens, dust, etc) commonly cause or worsen sinus problems.

Question 2

can food allergies cause common cold?

Accepted Answer

No: Food allergies do not cause colds.  Food allergy symptoms commonly are confined to the GI tract (abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating), skin (rashes, hives) and sometimes throat or lip swelling.

Question 3

can food allergies cause vomiting?

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Yes: Yes they can cause vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea.

Question 4

can food allergy cause bloating the stomach?

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It can: Food allergies can cause bloating of the stomach but usually the symptoms are hives, itching, vomiting, diarrhea and/or worsening eczema.  If symptoms are just bloating, then food intolerance reactions should also be considered.  A GI doctor or allergist can help a person distinguish between the two.

Question 5

can food allergies cause jaw pain?

Accepted Answer

No: The most common symptmos with food allergies are rash(facial or generalized), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, runny nose, swelling of throat tongue or lips, within minutes to a few hours after ingesting the offending food. Pain in the jaw after eating, especially chewy, crunchy food, may signify tmj( temporomandibular joint disease). Would discuss with your doc.

Question 6

can  food allergies cause generalized  water retention?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: Water retention is generally due to hormones &amp; not food allergies - food allergies may cause urticaria which is usually a localized swelling of the skin.

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Question 7

can food allergies cause digestive symptoms like burping and bloating?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Symptoms of food allergy include: hives, itchiness, lip/tongue/throat swelling, breathing problems, belly pain, nausea, vomiting, passing out. Burping and bloating in and of themselves are probably not food allergy related. Celiac disease can be manifested by non specific abdominal complaints.

Question 8

can food allergies cause (very intermittent) sharp abdominal pains 2-3 hours after a meal? can food allergies make you feel really run down and tired?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: Consider a good medical exam and ask about allergy testing. Let the exam cover other possibilities too, since there can be other reasons. I hope it goes well and you find a solution.

Question 9

can food allergies cause your joints to crack and get swollen, i notice i retain fluids more if im eating stuff more, i do take benadryl (diphenhydramine) and claritin?

Accepted Answer

No: There are virtually no studies that truly link food allergies to an inflammatory arthritis. Milk allergy may be a rare exception.

Question 10

can food allergy symptoms cause an infection such as h.pylori?

Accepted Answer

No: H pylori is a significant bacteria usually associated with gastritis /stomach ulcers!  doubt they cause allergies food or airborne! regards!

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