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A true food allergy causes an immune system reaction that affects numerous organs in the body. It can cause a range of symptoms. In some cases, an allergic food reaction can be severe or life-threatening. In contrast, food intolerance symptoms are generally less serious and often limited to digestive problems.
- Can a food intolerance turn into an allergy?
- What are 3 of the most common types of food allergies or intolerance?
- What is the difference between an intolerance like lactose intolerance and a food allergy?
- How do I know if I have an intolerance?
Can a food intolerance turn into an allergy?
Food allergy and food intolerance are commonly confused, as symptoms of food intolerance occasionally resemble those of food allergy. However, food intolerance does not involve the immune system and does not cause severe allergic reactions (known as anaphylaxis).
What are 3 of the most common types of food allergies or intolerance?
Here are the eight most common food allergies.
- Cow's Milk. An allergy to cow's milk is most often seen in babies and young children, especially when they have been exposed to cow's milk protein before they are six months old ( 5 , 6 ). ...
- Eggs. ...
- Tree Nuts. ...
- Peanuts. ...
- Shellfish. ...
- Wheat. ...
- Soy. ...
- Fish.
What is the difference between an intolerance like lactose intolerance and a food allergy?
A food allergy can be potentially life-threatening. Unlike food allergies, food intolerances do not involve the immune system. People who are lactose intolerant are missing the enzyme lactase. Lactase breaks down lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products.
How do I know if I have an intolerance?
A food intolerance is difficulty digesting certain foods and having an unpleasant physical reaction to them. It causes symptoms, such as bloating and tummy pain, which usually happen a few hours after eating the food.
