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Lygia Alexandrescu On The Difference Between Food Allergy And Food Intolerance

Lygia Alexandrescu, a veteran nutritionist says that food intolerance means the body cannot digest the food that is eaten properly, or that a particular food may irritate the digestive system. Symptoms of food intolerance can cause gas, nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, irritability, diarrhea, headaches, or nervousness.

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Lygia Alexandrescu On The Difference Between Food Allergy And Food Intolerance

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  1. LygiaAlexandrescu On The Difference Between Food Allergy And Food Intolerance Food allergies and food intolerances may have similar symptoms, but are different conditions. For instance, food allergies not only make someone feel unwell, but also can cause a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis. On the other hand, intolerances, such as celiac disease and lactose intolerance can cause someone to feel sick.

  2. LygiaAlexandrescu On The Difference Between Food Allergy And Food Intolerance LygiaAlexandrescu, a veteran nutritionist says that food intolerance means the body cannot digest the food that is eaten properly, or that a particular food may irritate the digestive system. Symptoms of food intolerance can cause gas, nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, irritability, diarrhea, headaches, or nervousness. Lygia further states that a food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system, which usually fights infections, sees the food as an attacker. This results in an allergic reaction wherein chemicals such as histamine are released in the body. The reaction can cause symptoms such as throat tightness, breathing problems, coughing, hoarseness, abdominal pain, vomiting, swelling, hives, or a drop in blood pressure.

  3. LygiaAlexandrescu On The Difference Between Food Allergy And Food Intolerance Do you have food allergy or food intolerance? As per a study 1 in 3 people report a food allergy, even though only 1 in 20 actually has. This comes from a lack of understanding of the medical nuances of food intolerance and food allergy. Some even blunder normal responses to food as an allergy.   Several ways are there to know if you have food intolerance or a food allergy. The types of tests used to find out your condition are serum-specific IgE testing, skin prick testing, and oral food challenge.  Lygia says it is better to avoid over-the-counter drugs, or at-home test kits. It is always better to consult with your doctor and make a plan, based on your medical history and present health condition to know precisely if you have food intolerance or food allergy.

  4. LygiaAlexandrescu On The Difference Between Food Allergy And Food Intolerance Treatments and diets of food allergy and food intolerance Consult with your doctor and get rid of any foods that can cause intolerance or allergies from your diet. If you are not sure of which food is creating an issue, look for an elimination diet. An elimination diet is an eating plan that eliminates the most common foods that are able to cause intolerance or allergic reactions.

  5. LygiaAlexandrescu On The Difference Between Food Allergy And Food Intolerance If you know you have a food allergy already, carry your anti-allergic medicines at all times, and identify what food derivatives or foods you cannot take when eating out at events, restaurants, or invitations. LygiaAlexandrescurightly said that even if earlier reactions have been mild, an individual with a food allergy is always at risk of the next reaction being serious. Eating a tiny amount of the food, or at times even inhaling or touching it can result to anaphylaxis. Thus, any individual with a food allergy should make it a point to avoid the problematic foods entirely and always carry emergency medications when out. On the other hand, many people with food sensitivities can consume a small amount of the troublesome food without any issue. With time, a person who is allergic or has intolerances adapts himself/herself to the settings.

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