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Is it possible for an allergic reaction to a certain food cause rapid heartbeat or a spike in blood pressure?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Fast heartbeat: Yes. It sometimes happens but by itself is not a true allergy but a sensitivity or inbtolerance.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 7/28/2012

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