172 | Alpha-Gal Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Diet

Tick Bites, GI Symptoms, and Hidden Triggers A patient comes in with recurrent diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained hives. Could a tick bite be responsible? Alpha-gal syndrome is an unusual food allergy that can develop after a tick bite, causing delayed reactions to mammalian meat and sometimes other animal-derived products. But recognizing it isn't always straightforward, especially when patients have GI symptoms without the typical signs of an allergic reaction. In this episode, I'm jo...