Symptoms and Diagnosis
Recognize AGS patterns and learn how clinicians diagnose alpha-gal syndrome.
Symptom patterns
- Delayed onset: typically 3–6 hours after eating mammalian foods.
- Range: hives, swelling, GI upset, respiratory symptoms; severity varies.
- Co-factors: exercise, alcohol, and NSAIDs may intensify reactions.
Diagnosis overview
- History:
tick exposure + delayed reactions after mammalian foods. - Testing: serum IgE to alpha-gal; clinician-guided evaluation.
- Management plan: personalize avoidance and emergency preparedness.
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