What is causing facial flushing while eating food?

Question

Hi doctor,

Why does my face become red and I get really bad facial flushing that sometimes lasts for hours if I eat something? I have had thyroid, FBC, B12, glucose, liver, kidneys, all bloods and all are normal. I am only 26 years old and male. This happens a lot. I do not have any allergies (that I know of).

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

In some individuals, flushing can occur after eating certain foods and even certain drugs. The foods associated with flushing are spicy foods like chilly, pepper, caffeine and alcohol, in vegetable, spinach, lemon, and tomatoes can cause it. Similarly, fish can also cause flushing. To control it first thing is to avoid those things that aggravate or trigger it. Other options available are topical application of Brimonidine tartrate gel and antihistamine tablets.

Hope it helps.

Thank you.