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Sudden onset of fever, chills, restlessness, sore/swollen throat, constipation, body aches and headaches. could this be an allergic reaction to food?

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No: no, sounds like a viral syndrome

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Febrile : The constellation of fever, chills and sore throat, body aches and headaches is not likely to be an allergic food reaction, no. You should definitely be seen and have a swab for strep throat. Food allergy is usually associated with diarrhea, rather than constipation.

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Answered 9/30/2017

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A member asked:

Sudden onset of fever, chills, restlessness, sore/swollen throat, constipation, body aches and headaches. could this be an allergic reaction to food?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

Dr Altman agreed

Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Dr Anyanwu and 5 doctors agreed

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