Food intolerance

Digestive problems that happen after a certain food is eaten.

Description

Description

Digestive problems that happen after a certain food is eaten.

Overview

Overview

With food intolerance, certain foods cause digestive symptoms.

Symptoms

Symptoms

Unlike food allergy, symptoms start slowly and involve only the digestive system, not the immune system.

Treatments

Treatments

A visit to see a healthcare professional is needed after a new reaction to a certain food. It's important to find out if it's an intolerance or a possibly life-threatening food allergy.