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Can A Food Allergy Cause Itching But No Hives Or Welts?

Posted on Tue, 11 Jun 2024

Question: Can a food allergy cause itching but no hives or welts ? also can it cause itching on one finger and one shoulder ? The itch on the finger stopped after scratch

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely related to food allergy.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The symptoms are unlikely related to food allergy. Did you take any foods which which might have triggered allergic response? Do you have any previous history of food allergy?

Waiting for your response. Thanks.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (5 hours later)

I don’t have any food allergies. I ate shrimp and pork roast, salad, and potatoes. If it were allergy would itching always been accompanied by hives or welts? Also where would itching typically present? My last question would it resolve on its own with no medication? Thank you so much.

Also I am a female I don’t why my profile keeps displaying incorrect information.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (3 days later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely a food allergy.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It is unlikely a food allergy or any other allergic response. You can wait couple of days for spontaneous recovery. As of now no further evaluation is required.

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana