Can one be ingredient allergic?
Patient: I enjoy Mexican food however, no matter which Mexican restaurant I choose, within 2 hours I have dizziness, light headed and, upset stomach symptoms, no vomit but cramps. Feel like diarrhea is coming on but it never does. Weakness and at times, slight case of cold sweats. Again, it makes no difference which restaurant-fast food Mexican restaurant chains or very elegant ones. Apparently there is one ingredient that they all use that, no other restaurant uses. I have a clean bill of health and no known allergies. Doctor: HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt may be best to avoid the food altogether if you are not sure which ingredient is causing your reaction.The symptoms that you are experiencing indicate that you may be allergic or intolerant of some aspect of the mexican food.It may be possible to speak to an expert in this type of food to determine what special ingredients may be used. This way you may systematically determine which is causing your reaction.I hope this helps