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What are the food causes of hives?

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Dr. Lee Perry answered

Any food: Technically speaking, any food can cause hives...However, the most common dietary triggers for an allergic reaction would be milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts and seafood.

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Answered 6/18/2013

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