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How To Test If Food Allergy Caused Stomach Cramps And Bloating?

I get stomach cramps and bloating last night and today right after eating KIWI, first time I have eaten it in ages and both times after eating it symptoms occurred, no fever just pain on right side, stomache becomes hard and aches.Could it be Kiwi or should I worry that it is something more
Sat, 24 Oct 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Food allergy can occur against any food item.
Food allergy usually manifests with abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea etc.
If the symptoms described by you - cramps and bloating occur after eating kiwi, then it could be due to allergy against kiwi fruit.
In order to diagnose allergy against kiwi fruit you need to get an allergy test which includes common fruits.
The allergy test detects antibody (immunoglobulin E) against the allergen (kiwi in your case).
If the antibody is present then the allergen (kiwi in your case) has to be avoided and if symptoms are present, an anti-histaminic has to be taken.
I suggest you to consult your doctor for prescription of anti-histaminic.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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How To Test If Food Allergy Caused Stomach Cramps And Bloating?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Food allergy can occur against any food item. Food allergy usually manifests with abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea etc. If the symptoms described by you - cramps and bloating occur after eating kiwi, then it could be due to allergy against kiwi fruit. In order to diagnose allergy against kiwi fruit you need to get an allergy test which includes common fruits. The allergy test detects antibody (immunoglobulin E) against the allergen (kiwi in your case). If the antibody is present then the allergen (kiwi in your case) has to be avoided and if symptoms are present, an anti-histaminic has to be taken. I suggest you to consult your doctor for prescription of anti-histaminic. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri