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Hives (urticaria) and hearburn (GERD, etc.) may be caused by particular foods (or food additives.) Heartburn is typically a symptom and not the cause of hives, nor vice versa. I would recommend you keep a daily "diet diary" of foods and symptoms and try to identify particular food triggers for your hypersensitivity reaction (hives) for at least two weeks. Keep track of what you eat, how you feel, and your symptoms.
The most common food sensitivities are wheat, dairy, corn, soy, citrus, tomatoes, potatoes, shellfish, chocolate, peanuts and all processed foods. You may also have other triggers for hives...some people are sensitive to sun or clothing which has been washed in particular detergents. You may need the assistance of a trained health care professional to help you connect your symptoms with lifestyle factors. http://www.countrydoc.com Dr. Karen Benton, Naturopathic Physician
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