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After eating anything i go pale, red lips, redness in cheeks, extremely sleepy. this can last from 30mins - a few hours. not allergy related after i allergy test came back negative for everything.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Get checked: The first thing that came to mind is mastocytosis or mast cell activation syndrome. This can usually be diagnosed by a blood test. If the test is negative, other options need to be considered.

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Answered 8/8/2018

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A member asked:

After eating anything i go pale, red lips, redness in cheeks, extremely sleepy. this can last from 30mins - a few hours. not allergy related after i allergy test came back negative for everything.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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