Food Intolerance - Symptoms And Treatments

Do you always seem to have a stomach ache after having a glass of milk? Do you always regret eating a certain type of food after you spend the next few hours feeling ill? Do you avoid entire food groups because you're afraid of the stomach distress those foods will cause? You could be living with food intolerance, a condition shared by millions of people.

Food intolerance occurs when the body is unable to digest a certain type of food. The most common food intolerance is milk, which is poorly digested by about 10% of Americans. Intolerances can be present from birth, or they can manifest later in life. They may be permanent, or they may come and go depending on the day.

How do you know if you are suffering from food intolerance? The symptoms vary widely, and two people with the same intolerance may have completely different symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms are headache, nausea, abdominal discomfort, fatigue, gas, diarrhea, and sore throat. These symptoms can be extremely unpleasant and can lead to long-term suffering and ill health.

Food allergies can include all of the above listed symptoms and could also include things like skin hives, itching, swelling, vomiting, wheezing, swollen lips and swelling of the throat. Food allergy symptoms are swift and severe and occur as you are eating the food to which you are allergic. Food allergies can be life-threatening, so if you have symptoms of food allergies, you need to seek immediate medical treatment.

The difference between intolerance and allergy is a small one, and sometimes they are tough to tell apart. You may want to have allergy testing done by an allergist if you are uncertain, to determine which substances you are allergic to and which ones your body simply cannot tolerate. Managing food intolerance starts by ruling out the effects of allergies.

Now that you have come to know that your body is intolerant to certain food you need to be cautious of your food intake. The very first thing is to totally remove this specific food from your diet chart. You also need to read the ingredients of processed foods before consuming them. The idea is to completely shun the offending food if you want to feel good and healthy.

There is good news for people who have discomfort from dairy products, even though it is hard for many to eradicate from their diets. Few people are completely lactose intolerant and will be able to east certain dairy products without pain or symptoms.

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About The Author, Robert Harrison

Does drinking milk cause abdominal discomfort? Have you eaten something, and later felt nauseous? Are there specific foods or beverages that make you sick? Many people share these symptoms with you. Millions suffer from food intolerance.

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