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Chinese Restaurant Syndrome

Chinese restaurant syndrome is a collection of symptoms that some people experience after eating Chinese food. A food additive called monosodium glutamate(MSG) has been implicated, but it has not been proved to be the s...

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In 1968, reports of a series of reactions to Chinese food were first described. MSG was reported to cause these symp...

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Chinese restaurant syndrome is usually diagnosed based on the symptoms. The health care provider may ask the followin...

Treatments

Treatment depends on the symptoms. Most, such as headache or flushing, need no treatment.

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Drugs

No Known Drug Therapy

Risk Factors

Asian food
Foods containing monosodium glutamate

Complications

Prevention

Avoid Foods Containing MSG
Avoid Chinese Food

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If you experience any symptoms such as shortness of breath, heart palpitations, chest pain, or swelling of the lips o...

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