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Your belly button is located directly in front of your lower-digestive system, and its pain could be sign of a digestive health condition. The most probable causes of belly button pain after eating include gas pains, a stomach ulcer and food intolerances. Candidiasis or a hernia are also possibilities.
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You may be trying to do your body a favor by taking probiotics, but heart palpitations that develop from taking the supplement may do your health more harm than good.
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Beer contains various ingredients that may cause irritation in your throat if you have certain medical conditions. Common conditions that can cause soreness in your throat from drinking beer include sulfite sensitivity, grain allergies and alcohol intolerance.
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With more than 30 million Americans suffering from congestion, decongestants are a popular over-the-counter medication, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pseudoephedrine, or Sudafed, and phenylephrine, or Sudafed PE, are the two most common oral decongestants available OTC.
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Beer is made using yeast to ferment the beverage, making it alcoholic. If you develop adverse reactions and skin rashes after drinking beer, you should stop consuming beer until you can be seen by your doctor.
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Drinking alcohol will not cause lactose intolerance symptoms unless the alcoholic beverage contains dairy. Some alcoholic beverages, such as pina coladas, white Russians and cream liquors contain dairy, which means they also contain lactose.
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Carbonation may cause increased gas in your digestive system that may result in pain, bloating and cramping. If you’re sensitive to gas-forming foods, such as broccoli, onions and beans, you should avoid consuming soda beverages.
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A fever in a child with allergies is most likely the effect of a secondary infection. Allergies never cause a child’s body temperature to rise, according to MayoClinic.com. Some symptoms of an allergic reaction can cause mucus build up in different parts of the child’s body, leading to an infection.
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Ghee is an Indian butter that is used for cooking. Ghee contains little to no lactose, according to DrGourmet.com. If you’re lactose intolerant, you should not experience any symptoms after eating ghee. Ghee is not commonly used in large quantities and does not naturally contain a significant amount of lactose.
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MayoClinic.com states that adult ear infections are uncommon and are treated similarly to childhood ear infections. The New York Times reports that 15 to 30 million doctor visits are the result of ear infections annually.
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It’s alarming when you become short of breath but it can be especially frightening if it’s accompanied by shoulder pain. The most common condition thought of with these symptoms is a heart attack, but if the symptoms only develop after eating it can be a sign of a digestive-related condition.
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Eating a single portion of beans should not cause diarrhea to develop. Any excessive amount of beans may cause loose stools because of consuming too much fiber, but this typically does not cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a symptom of another medical condition.
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If eating beef makes you feel sick to your stomach, avoid eating beef until you've consulted your doctor. A common cause of digestive illness from beef consumption is food poisoning, which can cause various gastrointestinal symptoms to develop within hours of consuming contaminated beef.
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Eating usually brings enjoyment and pleasure, but if you notice that your gums swell after eating, you might think of meals differently. Swollen gums after eating are not normal and need to be looked at by your dentist or doctor.
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Swelling and inflammation are common symptoms of seafood allergies, according to MayoClinc.com. Although most swelling occurs in the skin, the sinuses and the lungs, if you have any joint conditions -- such as arthritis -- you may develop joint pain.
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Back pain isn’t one of the first symptoms that probably enter your mind when you think about food born illness, also called food poisoning. Most people think about stomachaches, which is one of the most common symptoms.
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If you’ve been diagnosed with lactose intolerance, you can eat eggs as long as you don’t add any milk. Eggs do not contain lactose, the sugar found in milk, according to Drugs.com, but use caution when purchasing premixed egg products because they might contain milk proteins.
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Swelling in your lips after eating is related to a food allergy. Swollen lips may be a sign of a severe allergic reaction and thus needs to be evaluated by your doctor. Lip swelling is a common reaction that occurs when you eat certain fruits and vegetables. Some food-related allergies may be connected with hay fever.
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Every year, about 1 in 6 people in the U.S. experience food poisoning, or foodborne illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Foodborne illness occurs when you ingest a food or beverage contaminated with toxins or illness-causing pathogens such as bacteria, viruses or parasites.
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Stomach pain after eating yogurt is not normal and should be evaluated by your physician. The most common causes of stomach pain after eating yogurt is lactose intolerance, which causes cramping, and a milk allergy, which can cause inflammation in the digestive tract.
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