Food intolerances are commonly confused with food allergies. Food allergies are caused by a malfunction in the immune system, while food intolerances are the result of an inability to digest certain proteins, sugars and additives in foods. Food...
True food allergies can lead to the rapid onset of hives, swelling of the airways and possibly anaphylactic shock. Without medical intervention, death can result. Mild food allergies or food intolerances are not as alarming. But continued exposure...
Food intolerance is a general description of any adverse reaction experienced after eating certain foods such as dairy products, nuts, seeds and meats. The most common food intolerance is lactose intolerance, where the enzymes present in the...
Food intolerances are common, although most people are not aware that their health problems and symptoms are related to an intolerance to one or more foods. Unlike a food allergy, a food intolerance doesn't involve a response from the immune...
A food intolerance is the body's inability to properly digest certain foods due to lack of proper enzymes or proteins. A food intolerance should not be ignored because a food intolerance can lead to chronic conditions, such as Crohn's disease....
Many people mistake a food intolerance for an allergy, but MayoClinic.com reports that a food allergy is dangerous and can cause serious health concerns if a food that is an allergen is consumed. On the other hand, being intolerant to a specific...
Food intolerance causes people to experience gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea after consumption of certain foods. Food intolerance should not be confused with food allergies, which can cause immune...
The digestion process begins with the mechanical breakdown of food in your mouth and ends with the excretion of indigestible material as feces. A complex interplay of salivary and pancreatic enzymes, stomach acid, bile salts and gastrointestinal...
A food intolerance occurs when certain ingredients or additives of a food are unable to be digested. According to the American College of Gastroenterology, the most common food intolerance is lactose intolerance, a sugar found in cow's milk. Food...
The thyroid gland produces hormones important for many aspects of your wellness, including metabolism, energy, body temperature and mood. When you have hypothyroidism, your thyroid produces too few hormones, making way for depression, sleep...
Food intolerance is common medical condition that causes indigestion and other gastrointestinal complications. According to Dr. Lawrence Wilson, more than 60 percent of Americans have to avoid certain foods to prevent gastric symptoms, such as...
If you've been diagnosed with food intolerance and you've noticed blood in your stool, you should call your doctor. Food intolerances tend to cause digestive complications that could lead to diarrhea or constipation. Food intolerances are not the...
A food intolerance is an adverse reaction to a type of food ingredient. Although similar to a food allergy, food intolerance does not involve the immune system. To determine what food ingredient is causing problems, you may need to do a cleanse or...
Food intolerances often involve sugars and proteins found in foods. Lactose is by far the most common food intolerance, but some people also have difficulties digesting fructose, sorbitol and gluten. Even food additives, though not as prevalent as...
If you are experiencing or suspect food intolerances, an alternative health practitioner might test your DHEA levels as part of an adrenal stress index test. Food intolerance symptoms can vary, and may range from energy dips and mild bloating to...
Mild to moderate food intolerance does not typically cause weight loss. If you have a severe food intolerance, you can lose excessive weight and can even become malnourished. The most effective way to prevent unwanted weight loss from food...
Most food intolerances will not affect someone with eczema. A food allergy on the other hand can lead to an eczema flare-up. The difference between intolerance and an allergy has to do with different aspects of the body. Food intolerance is the...
Having a food intolerance is not the same thing as having a food allergy. People often inaccurately use these 2 terms interchangeably, but they're actually different. A food intolerance involves the digestive system, while a food allergy involves...
Vitamin deficiencies may be linked to food intolerances in some cases, but there are many other factors that come into play. The bottom line when it comes to food intolerances is that no one truly knows the answer to the question of what causes...
More than 100 types of arthritis affect the American population, according to Harvard Health Publications, and many arthritis patients find their symptoms may be aggravated by what they eat. Certain foods can create an intolerance, and some foods...
Eczema is a chronic skin condition in which the skin is hypersensitive, much like an allergy. Eczema commonly causes blisters in the skin that can weep and crust over, leaving the skin susceptible to secondary infections. The most common triggers...
Nasal mucus is not considered a common symptom of a food intolerance, according to MayoClinic.com. The primary symptoms of food intolerance are related to the digestive system, such as nausea and vomiting. If you experience nasal mucus every time...
Many people suffer from chronic gastrointestinal discomfort, skin irritation and respiratory distress as a result of the foods they consume, but they do not have a food allergy. Rather, they have a food intolerance. A food intolerance is not...
Food intolerances can cause stomach pain, but it typically subsides within a few hours after consuming the food. Lightheadedness may be a sign of food intolerances, but is most likely related to a food allergy. Most food intolerant symptoms affect...
Adverse reactions to food are common across the population, affecting children and adults alike. These can be classified into two distinct entities -- food allergies and food intolerance. Understanding the similarities and differences between the...
Augmentin is a prescription antibiotic medication. As can happen with other antibiotics, when Augmentin is taken for long periods, it can cause a bacteria imbalance in your digestive system. The gastrointestinal imbalance can prevent you from...
Intolerance to various foods is a common disorder. According to MayoClinic.com, food intolerance differs from food allergies that typically cause difficulty breathing; swelling of the tongue, lips and face; and fainting. Food intolerance often is...
A food intolerance is a condition in which a specific food or ingredient causes an adverse body reaction. Although commonly confused with a food allergy, a food intolerance is different in that it does not involve an immune system reaction,...
Psoriasis is an immune disorder that causes symptoms to appear on the skin. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, skin changes occur when the body sends faulty signals to the skin in reaction to various triggers. Psoriasis can occur on...
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