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Food Allergy Testing in Edwardsville & Glen Carbon, IL
Food sensitivities can present in subtle ways. Many patients across the Metro East seek testing after experiencing:
- Chronic joint pain
- Bloating
- Digestive discomfort
- Brain fog
- Headaches
- Skin irritation
- Ongoing inflammation
Our capillary blood test evaluates 50 common food allergens and provides results in approximately two weeks.
Once results return, we determine whether immunotherapy may help reduce histamine-driven responses.
If you’re searching for food allergy testing near Edwardsville, IL, our team offers comprehensive testing and long-term treatment planning.
FAQ
We provide comprehensive environmental and food allergy testing in Edwardsville and Glen Carbon, serving patients throughout the Metro East area. We offer in-office skin testing with same-day results and capillary food testing with lab analysis.
Immunotherapy is a long-term treatment designed to retrain the immune system to respond less aggressively to allergens. Over a 12-month period, treatment works to decrease histamine response and reduce chronic allergy-related symptoms.
Environmental skin testing takes approximately 15 minutes and results are available the same day. Food allergy capillary testing requires a simple finger-stick sample, with results typically returning in about two weeks.
Yes. Allergies can trigger inflammation and histamine responses in the body, which may contribute to symptoms such as joint discomfort, headaches, sinus pressure, and fatigue.
Most immunotherapy programs last approximately 12 months. After completion, patients are retested to compare results and determine whether maintenance therapy is recommended.
No referral is typically required to schedule an allergy consultation at our Edwardsville/Glen Carbon location. Our team will determine if testing and immunotherapy are appropriate for your symptoms.
