Identify what your gut is reacting to, and live without the discomfort.
The team at Cure Allergy Clinic is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to alleviate your allergy symptoms so you can enjoy doing what you love. With our expertise, our board-certified physicians will educate and guide you through your conditions.
Allergic reactions in the digestive tract can cause anything from mild discomfort to severe, disruptive symptoms. At Cure Allergy Clinic, Dr. M. Waseem Imam and our team use comprehensive testing to get to the root of the problem and treat it directly, rather than just managing symptoms.
We help patients of all ages across Arlington, Irving, Mansfield, and the surrounding North Texas communities. For your convenience, we accept most insurance plans, offer same-day appointments, and our team includes Spanish and Arabic-speaking staff to better serve our community. Call (817) 678-5575 to schedule, or use our online form.
Allergic gastrointestinal issues are digestive symptoms caused by your immune system overreacting to a food or substance. Instead of showing up as a rash or a runny nose, the allergic reaction affects your stomach, esophagus, or intestines, producing symptoms like pain, reflux, vomiting, or trouble swallowing.
These reactions can be immediate, appearing soon after you eat a specific food, or they can build over time. Many of these symptoms overlap with other digestive conditions, which is exactly why proper testing matters. It rules out other causes and pinpoints what is actually driving your symptoms.
Struggling with unexplained digestive problems? Call (817) 678-5575.
(817) 678 – 5575Allergic gastrointestinal issues are caused by an immune response to specific foods or substances, often combined with imbalances in the gut. When your body wrongly identifies a food as a threat, it reacts in ways that inflame and irritate the digestive tract.
Common contributing factors include:
Because these causes overlap and can occur together, identifying the specific trigger is the foundation of effective treatment.
Allergic GI problems show up as digestive symptoms, sometimes immediately after eating a trigger food. While these symptoms can have other causes, testing helps confirm whether an allergy is responsible.
The most common symptoms include:
When to seek immediate care
Some symptoms need urgent attention. Immediate swelling of the throat after eating can signal a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) and is a medical emergency. Bloody or black stools also warrant prompt evaluation. If you experience these, seek emergency care right away.
We diagnose allergic GI issues by first building a detailed picture of your symptoms, then using targeted testing to confirm the cause. Dr. Imam reviews your medical history, performs a physical exam, and discusses your symptoms, including their onset, frequency, and severity, before recommending specific tests.
Our comprehensive testing options include:
Once we know what is causing your symptoms, we can build a treatment plan around it.
Treatment for allergic GI issues focuses on reducing your immune reaction to the trigger while managing symptoms, and it is tailored to your specific situation. This is especially important when you also have related allergic conditions like asthma or sinusitis, which we treat together as a whole picture.
Your plan may include:
Gradually reduce your immune sensitivity to the allergens behind your symptoms.
An at-home immunotherapy option for patients who prefer to avoid injections.
Manages symptoms and inflammation while immunotherapy works on the underlying cause.
What to expect from immunotherapy
Treatment moves through two phases. First a build-up phase, where the dose is gradually increased, followed by a maintenance phase that sustains your tolerance over time. We reevaluate your plan as needed so you can live comfortably.
Your treatment process, step by step:
Common Questions
They are digestive symptoms, such as pain, reflux, vomiting, or trouble swallowing, caused by your immune system overreacting to a food or substance.
Yes. Food allergies and sensitivities are a common cause of digestive symptoms, sometimes appearing immediately after eating the trigger food.
Abdominal pain, reflux, diarrhea, chronic vomiting, difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and bloody or black stools are the most common.
Through a history and physical exam followed by targeted testing, including gut microbiome testing, IBS testing, eosinophilic esophagitis testing, and food intolerance testing.
A stool-based test that examines the bacteria and microbes in your digestive system. It can reveal food sensitivities and flag inflammatory conditions like IBS or celiac disease.
An allergy-driven condition where certain white blood cells build up in the esophagus, causing inflammation that can lead to difficulty swallowing and reflux.
It gradually reduces your immune sensitivity to the trigger. Treatment moves through a build-up phase and then a maintenance phase to sustain your tolerance.
Cure Allergy Clinic
Helping our patients by offering affordable treatments.
We optimize and personalize your treatment regimen for maximum relief.
Get the care you need, when you need it most, with flexible scheduling.
Via immunotherapy, we focus on the disease and not just the symptoms.
Arlington Today — Editor’s Choice 2021
We are proud Cure Allergy Clinic has been named Editor’s Choice of 2021 by Arlington Today magazine for best Allergist in Arlington, TX!
Why We're Different
Dr. Imam is one of the best doctors I've ever had. He's incredibly intelligent, kind, caring, and has great bedside manner. He loves what he does and it shows — he is always up to date with the ever evolving nature of medicine and is always looking for ways to improve how he cares for his patients. As a physician myself this is exactly who I look for to take care of myself and my family. I cannot recommend him enough.
Chris Williams
a month ago
From the moment I searched and found Cure Allergy in Mansfield, I was impressed. Dr. Osman is truly an exceptional doctor! He made me feel incredibly comfortable, listened carefully to all of my concerns, and never made me feel rushed. He took the time to explain everything clearly and created a care plan that actually works. After years of chronic coughing and trouble swallowing, he gave me answers NO other doctor or specialist could.
Allison Wayson
in the last week
We had a great experience with Dr. Osman. He was very professional, kind, and knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of our questions. They made both me and my 2 year old feel comfortable during the visit. The staff was also friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a caring and experienced allergy specialist!
Marwa Khan
a month ago
I loved my experience. They really listened and were thorough. First dr that really understood what I needed.
Paula Strong
a month ago
Victoria was a great help and answered all of my questions before I booked my appointment. She was very patient, took the time to walk me through the entire process and made everything easy to understand. Her kindness and professionalism made me feel comfortable and confident moving forward. Based on my experience with her alone, I would definitely recommend this clinic!
Jacob Primero
a month ago
Dr. Baraa Osman is great. He has helped me with my extreme case of eczema. I have been able to manage my eczema and I am very grateful. The staff is professional and kind. Reagan has always been very helpful and consistently been welcoming. My skin is now healing.
MarShayla Thompson
3 weeks ago
Dr. Osman was fantastic in how he serviced me on my initial appointment with him. His nurses were accommodating to what my allergy situation is. I look forward to receiving my treatments at the clinic.
Michael Talley
a month ago
I was impressed with our visit today. Dr. Osman was thorough and provided us with the information we need to move forward with a treatment plan. Victoria was helpful and assisted with scheduling the appointment.
Marisela Quintas
a month ago
The doctor and staff here are very conscious of your care and needs. They are very concerned about reactions and quick to respond to questions you may have. I recommend them highly for allergy treatment — they have helped me tremendously and I give them their Kudos!!!
Angela Y. Pack
a month ago
Dr. Osman is knowledgeable and personable.
Bilal H
2 months ago
Very professional and friendly team. Great location.
Calvin
a month ago
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Cure Allergy Clinic
The team at Cure Allergy Clinic is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to alleviate your allergy symptoms so you can enjoy doing what you love. With our expertise, our board-certified physicians will educate and guide you through your conditions.
You don’t have to live with your allergies! Give our office a call at (817) 678 – 5575 today or book an appointment online for a consultation with one of our physicians.
