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A true food allergy affects the immune system. Even small amounts of the offending food can trigger a range of symptoms, which can be severe or life-threatening ...
For people with food allergies, symptoms can range from annoying to life-threatening. Learn about diagnosis and treatment of this common immune reaction.
If you have a food allergy, your body overreacts to a specific food as if it were a threat. This can occur when you ingest even the smallest amount of the food.
In contrast, food intolerance symptoms are generally less serious and often limited to digestive problems. If you have a food intolerance, you may be able to ...
Lactose intolerance, for instance, is a common food sensitivity. People who are sensitive to lactose do not have enough enzymes to break down the lactose in ...
At Mayo Clinic, the diagnosis and treatment of food allergy depends on careful examination, selective skin testing and specific blood tests.
Food sensitivities may affect gut barrier function. Nov. 12, 2016. A single layer of contiguous cells separates the inside of the body from the external ...
a food allergy. Your allergist will begin by taking a detailed medical history to find out whether your symptoms are an allergic reaction, an intolerance or ...
People with lactose intolerance often have diarrhea, gas and bloating after eating or drinking foods containing lactose. The condition is usually harmless, but ...
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