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.
-- K.M., Grand Haven. A: The tomato, technically, is a fruit, but people use it as a vegetable in meals. True, tomatoes contain some natural sugar, but not enough to place them on a no-no list for anyone watching blood sugar. Here's an example to take back to your doctor: One cup of cherry tomatoes or one whole, 3-inch diameter tomato has about 6 grams of carbohydrate and 2 grams of fiber.