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I'm having sick after eating chinese food - is this chinese restaurant syndrome, what to do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Chinese Food: often contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) which is classified by the FDA as a flavor enhancer that is “generally recognized as safe”. Per Mayo Clinic- research hasn't shown a definite link btwn MSG & “MSG Symptom Complex” which may include: headache, flushing, sweating, facial pressure, numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck,etc, palpitations, chest pain, nausea or weakness.

Answered 10/31/2015

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