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Can Spicy Food Cause Allergic Reactions?

Hi, can I answer your health question? Please type your My husband had some ruffles sweet and spicy chips the other night. About 10 t0 15 minutes later he felt his hands tingle and his bottom half of his face become numb. After this about 10 mins later his legs above the knee felt jelly like for literally a second and then went away. He has no known allergies. Could he have had a reaction to the spiciness of the chips? He s fine and the sensation went away after about 45 mins to an hour now. I was terrified be was having a stroke or a mini stroke here...
Sat, 28 Jul 2018
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, this might be allergic reaction due to anything that he ate. Better to consult allergy specialist and get done detailed food allergy testing. This will help in identifying foods which are allergic to him. Better to avoid such food items on future to avoid allergic reaction. Don't worry, he will be fine.

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Can Spicy Food Cause Allergic Reactions?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, this might be allergic reaction due to anything that he ate. Better to consult allergy specialist and get done detailed food allergy testing. This will help in identifying foods which are allergic to him. Better to avoid such food items on future to avoid allergic reaction. Don t worry, he will be fine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.