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Food intolerance

June 29, 2024
Topic

Digestive problems that happen after a certain food is eaten.

With food intolerance, certain foods cause digestive symptoms.

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

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.