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Suggest Treatment For Food Allergy And Food Poisoning

I've discovered that oysters cause me to vomit. In all cases, I was the only person who consumed them to fall ill with vomiting and nausea. Yet I don't have any other allergic symptoms like hives or problems breathing. I have no difficulties with other shellfish. I am sure I've eaten oysters in the past, especially as a child, with no problem, but oysters seem to be the common factor in the vomiting and nausea I've experienced over the past several years. I don't know know if the the oysters have always been raw in these instances because it took some time for me to realize that oysters are the common culprit. At least one instance of terrible vomiting occurred after eating canned smoked oysters. Last night I consumed a single raw oyster and experienced nausea and vomiting a few hours later. No one else became ill. I am wondering if I have a food allergy, food poisoning, or something else? Thank you so much for your help!
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

As per your complain and the symptoms of vomiting and nausea after consuming oysters seems to be due to allergic reaction to oysters..
It comes under food allergies and it is not necessary for allergies to represent always as hives or rashes..
The best way to avoid the symptoms to prevent the intake of particular food that is causing a reaction..
You can also consult an Allergist and get evaluated and he can advise you allergic tests like Food challenge test, RAST test etc to rule out the exact cause of allergic reaction..
In case if you get an allergic attack you can take anti-allergics like Allegra or benadryl as well as Domperidone for nausea and vomiting..
Take plenty of fluids..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Food Allergy And Food Poisoning

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain and the symptoms of vomiting and nausea after consuming oysters seems to be due to allergic reaction to oysters.. It comes under food allergies and it is not necessary for allergies to represent always as hives or rashes.. The best way to avoid the symptoms to prevent the intake of particular food that is causing a reaction.. You can also consult an Allergist and get evaluated and he can advise you allergic tests like Food challenge test, RAST test etc to rule out the exact cause of allergic reaction.. In case if you get an allergic attack you can take anti-allergics like Allegra or benadryl as well as Domperidone for nausea and vomiting.. Take plenty of fluids.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.