Chinese Restaurant Syndrome: Diagnosis & Tests (CRS, MSG Allergy, MSG Symptom Complex)

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Chinese Restaurant Syndrome

Alternate Names : CRS, MSG Allergy, MSG Symptom Complex

Chinese Restaurant Syndrome | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

With symptoms so similar to an allergic reaction, the first experience often results in a trip to the emergency room. CRS is diagnosed when typical symptoms occur within 30 to 60 minutes of eating foods with high concentrations of MSG. The symptoms usually go away without treatment in about 2 to 3 hours.

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Author: Stephanie Slon, BA
Reviewer: Vincent J. Toups, MD
Date Reviewed: 03/13/01

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