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Had hives from drinking 1beer & 5 shots of spirits. doctors said not allergic to alcohol, but had hives when i drank beer again. what am i allergic to?
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See allergist: Although uncommon, one can be allergic to beer which is composed of a grain, yeast, and water plus sulfite. You may be allergic of any of the ingredients. Having said that,alcohol tends to worsen hives regardless of the cause.
Answered 7/14/2018
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