Question 1

what causes a chocolate allergy?

Accepted Answer

Bad Luck!: Food allergies occur when the body's immune system recognizes a substance as being "foreign" to the body and potentially harmful. It then "attacks" this foreign invader, trying to eliminate it. This is helpful when the invader is a germ, but unfortunate when it is something as delightful as chocolate.

Question 2

what causes you to have dark chocolate allergies?

Accepted Answer

Milk or peanut: Allergy to chocolate is usually a reaction to milk or a nut/peanut ingredient.  True chocolate allergy to the cacao bean is unusual but seen more common in workers who process the beans rather than consumers who eat chocolate.

Question 3

i ate dark chocolate and then felt sick all day and finally threw up. could i have an allergy to dark chocolate?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: I assume that it is not the first time you ate it, didn't you?
It could have been some indigestion or possibly food poisoning especially if nausea/vomiting were the only symptoms. Just let your stomach recover and try again but only a small bite a time to test it.

Question 4

are swollen lymph nodes in the neck a symptom of food allergy? i have swollen lymph nodes in my neck several hours after eating chocolate.

Accepted Answer

No: It is unlikely to be a symptom of food allergy by itself. But you need to have your swollen glands evaluated by your doctor to determine what is causing them to swell.

Question 5

hi, my eyelids around my eyes often go a dark red colour, which makes me look like i haven't slept and unwell. i'm wondering if this is a typical symptom of anxiety/stress or it could be allergy related?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Allergic rhinitis is often associated with dark circles under the eyes (lower eyelids) from the congestion.   Anxiety/stress per se does not cause this problem although insomnia may.

Question 6

twice this week i have woken up in the dark and my vision in one eye appeared to have a black spot in it. i have been battling nasal congestion and what i believe to be allergies. i am a 25 yro male who has been suffering from various symptoms for the pas

Accepted Answer

Visual disturbance: Could be from congestion because when you sleep the fluids from congestion flow into the eye area.Would elevate head of bed with pillow between mattress and boxspring. That being said follow up today with optometrist(lenscrafters, hour eyes) as they can get a good look at the eye and are accesible  and can tell you if something in the eye needs immediate attention. f/u w/ doc may need antibiotics

Question 7

i accidentally drank 450 ml of expired cranberry juice that had black or dark grey mold in it. what will happen to me? i am allergic to molds and mildew by the way. should i take allergy medicine? symptoms: headache and queasy feeling?

Accepted Answer

: Prob no problem.  I would ask it it smelled bad? if not almost certainly no problem and I am assuming it did not taste bad or you would have spit it out.  Could be a new kind of wine I suppose, but have never had any cranberry wine so not much help.  Maybe just needs to be filtered.

Question 8

mild migraine like symptoms for several days
dark almost black stool but clumpy last 2 times
slight stomach discomfort
allergies? weather changing?

Accepted Answer

Not allergy: These are not typical allergy symptoms. If the problem worsens or persists for more than a week, you need to see your doctor. I am concerned that you may have a bleeding ulcer.

Question 9

how common are chocolate allergies for a toddler? have you heard of people being allergic to chocolate?

Accepted Answer

Possible, but....: True chocolate allergy is rare - usually it is a reaction to another ingredent (peanuts, soy, dairy).  Definitely wait until your child is over 1 year old before trying any chocolate, and then cautiously if you have a family history of allergies to any of these ingredients.  As with any food type, introducing individual food ingredients is better at first.

Question 10

can a child with peanut allergies eat a bar of white chocolate?

Accepted Answer

If not procesed w/pn: White chocolate is made basically the same way as regular chocolate but it lacks the cocoa solids in it. 
You need to look at the wrapper if it is processed in a plant that deals with peanuts, it is best to stay away.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Dark chocolate allergy symptoms

A member asked:

What causes a chocolate allergy?

A member asked:

What causes you to have dark chocolate allergies?

A member asked:

I ate dark chocolate and then felt sick all day and finally threw up. could i have an allergy to dark chocolate?

A member asked:

Are swollen lymph nodes in the neck a symptom of food allergy? i have swollen lymph nodes in my neck several hours after eating chocolate.

A member asked:

Hi, my eyelids around my eyes often go a dark red colour, which makes me look like i haven't slept and unwell. i'm wondering if this is a typical symptom of anxiety/stress or it could be allergy related?

A member asked:

Twice this week i have woken up in the dark and my vision in one eye appeared to have a black spot in it. i have been battling nasal congestion and what i believe to be allergies. i am a 25 yro male who has been suffering from various symptoms for the pas

A member asked:

I accidentally drank 450 ml of expired cranberry juice that had black or dark grey mold in it. what will happen to me? i am allergic to molds and mildew by the way. should i take allergy medicine? symptoms: headache and queasy feeling?

A member asked:

Mild migraine like symptoms for several days dark almost black stool but clumpy last 2 times slight stomach discomfort allergies? weather changing?

A member asked:

How common are chocolate allergies for a toddler? have you heard of people being allergic to chocolate?

A member asked:

Can a child with peanut allergies eat a bar of white chocolate?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?