Food + Cocktails & Red Face?

Question

Sometimes when I have eaten a normal lunch and then have a couple cocktails SIX hours later, my face and neck turn red and my temperature on my head alone reaches between 102-103 degrees. Has anyone else experienced this and why does it happen?

Answer 1

Food allergies can occur at any age. Almost all people with food allergies will have a skin symptom, such as hives, swelling, itching or redness of the skin, as a result of eating the culprit food. These symptoms typically occur within a few minutes of eating the food in question, although they can be delayed up to a couple of hours.

Other symptoms of food allergies can include nausea, vomiting, stomach aches, diarrhea, breathing difficulties (asthma symptoms), runny nose, sneezing, and lightheadedness. In some cases, children can experience a severe allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening.

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