Food intolerance testing – is it worth it?

Digestive problems might occur after a certain food is eaten. A visit to a doctor is required after a new reaction to a particular food ,if the reaction is moderate or severe. This helps determine if it’s an intolerance or a potentially life-threatening food allergy.

Here are the main differences between food intolerances and food allergies:

  1. A food allergy is the body’s immune response to an offending allergen, whereas food intolerance doesn’t involve the immune system.
  2. Whilst food intolerances may cause severe discomfort, they are generally not life-threatening. Conversely, food allergies can actually be life-threatening and cause death.
  3. Food allergy symptoms occur very soon after coming into contact with the specific food element. In contrast, food intolerance symptoms can surface only hours after ingestion. 
How do doctors test for food intolerance?
A skin prick test can determine your reaction to a particular food. In this test, a small amount of the suspected food is placed on the skin of your forearm or back. A doctor or another health professional then pricks your skin with a needle to allow a tiny amount of the substance beneath your skin surface.
 Most Common Food Intolerances :-

All of us know at least one person who suffers from a food sensitivity. The list below captures the nine most common food intolerances, as well as how to recognize and relieve them.

 

1)lactose and diary. 

2)gluten

3)nightshades

4)sugar 

5)eggs

6)rice   etc. 

 

 

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