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Every time i eat rice within 1 hour i get very cold with chills, purple hands.lasts for 6 to 12 hours.whats happning?

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Dr. Willam Lau answered

Possible allergy: You might have an allergy to components in rice, like gluten. See an allergist to get a work up.

Answered 8/4/2013

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A member asked:

Every time i eat rice within 1 hour i get very cold with chills, purple hands.lasts for 6 to 12 hours.whats happning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Willam Lau answered

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