CHAPTER 4 â  BEGINNING THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: GENERAL SURVEY AND VITAL SIGNS 89. Once you understand the patientâs concerns and have elicited a careful his-. tory, you are ready to begin the physical examination. At first you may feel.
Yes: Diarrhea is a common symptom of allergic reaction to tomato. Gi symptoms often occur within minutes to hours after eating tomato. Histamine released in the GI tract creates abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Acidic foods (citrus fruits, vinegars, and cooked tomatoes) should be treated with extra care as well, as their acidity can cause both upper and lower GI distress. Once again, follow the rules for insoluble fiber and eat these foods in smaller quantities incorporated with soluble fiber â but please do eat them. Fructose, a fruit sugar, can cause gas, bloating, and diarrhea (this is typically not true for sucrose, or plain table sugar).