Peanuts

Can a Peanut Allergy Cause a Chronic Cough?

A peanut allergy can cause a chronic cough only if you continue to eat products that contain peanuts. Coughing is a common symptom of a peanut allergy, but will only continue as long as you consume peanuts.

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Food Poisoning Vs. Gastroentritis

Food poisoning and gastroenteritis are commonly confused conditions because both conditions cause the same symptoms: vomiting, nausea and diarrhea after eating contaminated food or water.

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Lactulose and Lactose Intolerance

Lactulose is a man-made sugar, commonly used as a stool softener to treat constipation. Lactulose contains lactose and is not recommended for use by people who have been diagnosed with lactose intolerance.

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Neck and Back Pain Combined With a Stomachache After Eating

When you sit down to enjoy a meal you’re expecting to have a pleasurable experience, but if you develop pain and a stomachache, you may avoid eating. Neck and back pain combined with a stomachache after eating is most likely minor symptoms of a food allergy.

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Tomatoes and Itchy Skin

Itchy skin after eating tomatoes may be more common than you think. The acidity from the tomato can cause skin irritation and can even cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Unexplainable Stomach Pains After Every Meal

Unexplainable stomach pain after every meal is a concerning symptom that may alarm you. If you develop chronic stomach pain every time you eat, you need to see a gastroenterologist to determine the cause.

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Allergies & Trouble Swallowing

Allergies are known for their reactions in the body such as sneezing, coughing and asthma-like symptoms. A less common symptom associated with allergies is trouble swallowing.

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Can Excess Caffeine Cause Rashes?

Excess caffeine does not cause skin rashes, but if you’re allergic to caffeine rashes may develop when you ingest a small amount of the substance. Drugs.com states that skin rashes are a severe side effect when using caffeine, one that needs to be evaluated by your health care provider.

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Psyllium & Upper Abdominal Pain

Developing pain in your upper abdomen may leave you concerned that you have a digestive condition. If you develop upper abdominal pain after using psyllium, talk with your doctor to determine the cause of the pain.

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Can Acid in Soda Pop Cause Stomach Ulcers?

If you’ve been told that acidic foods, including soda pop, could cause stomach ulcers, you’ve been told a lie. For a while, even the medical community believed that eating highly acidic foods, stress and spicy food could cause stomach ulcers.

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Can Fish Oil Cause Rashes?

Fish oil is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids that may help with certain medical conditions. While you can get omega-3 fatty acids by eating fish, you can also buy fish oil as a supplement. As with any supplement, if you have any known allergies, you are at risk of developing allergic reaction.

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Scalp Problems From a Wheat Allergy

When you think about wheat allergy symptoms, your scalp probably doesn’t come to mind. However, because a wheat allergy causes an immune system reaction, you can develop eczema, psoriasis, general scalp itching or hives after consuming products that contain wheat.

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A Runny and Watery Nose

A runny nose, often the result of excess mucus production in the nasal tissues, is a very familiar and often bothersome symptom which is usually caused by the common cold or allergies.

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Blueberries and Diarrhea

Blueberries are a healthy, sweet and tangy fruit often added to yogurt, cereal or simply eaten by the handful. Some people experience adverse reactions, such as diarrhea, when eating blueberries.

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Peppermint Allergy Symptoms

Peppermint is a plant that used primarily for use in cooking and as a dietary supplement. The herb is used in candy, hot chocolate and other baked goods. As a supplement, peppermint has been used to treat digestive conditions and depression but may cause adverse reactions in some people.

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Stomach & Back Pains After Eating Popcorn & Sunflower Seeds

Various conditions can cause stomach and back pains after eating popcorn and sunflower seeds. Both are high in fat and difficult for some people to digest. Most back pain that develops after eating is the result of referred pain that begins in your stomach and reflects in your brain to your back.

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Stomach Cramps After Eating Turkey

Stomach cramps after eating turkey may sound like an odd occurrence, but if you are allergic to meat, have meat intolerance or are experiencing food poisoning, stomach cramping is the first sign of a reaction.

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Can Wheat Cause Severe Gas & Stomach Pain?

Wheat does not cause severe gas and stomach pain in healthy adults. If you develop severe gas and pain after eating products that contain wheat, you may have a wheat intolerance or allergy.

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Diet for Toddlers With the Stomach Flu

The stomach flu is the second-most common illness in the United States, so it's highly likely that your toddler will experience the digestive viral infection at least once, according to Baby Center. The stomach flu, or viral gastroenteritis, differs from the influenza virus, or flu.

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Gluten & Heart Palpitations

Feeling your heart palpitate can be a frightening experience. If your heart begins to palpitate after you've eaten a food that contains gluten, you may be having an allergic reaction to the gluten. Unlike mild allergy symptoms, heart palpitations are a sign of a serious complication called anaphylaxis.

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