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Mushroom reaction

06/29/2008 01:39AM

Question:

I was wondering what is the cause of vomitting about 30 mintues after eating mushrooms? My fiance vomitts every time he eats mushrooms but has no other symptoms.

Answer:

This could represent an acute gastrointestinal allergic response. He should consult an allergist.

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University of Cincinnati I. Leonard Bernstein, MD
Clinical Professor Emeritus
Co-Director of the University Hospital Allergy Clinic
Co-Director of the Allergy Research Laboratory
Division of Immunology and Allergy
Department of Internal Medicine
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
I. Leonard Bernstein, MD