Food Allergies & Food Intolerance
An allergy to peanuts, shellfish, eggs, soy or wheat triggers symptoms similar to those for an intolerance to certain foods, like dairy products. Food allergies occur when the body attacks a food it mistakes as harmful, causing symptoms such as nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, shortness of breath or hives. With food intolerance, the digestive system alone rejects the food, finding it difficult to digest properly. This can result in nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, heartburn, headaches or gas.
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- Q Will I ever be able to eat a food that I am allergic to?
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Dr. Michael T Murray, Naturopathic MedicineWill you be able to eat that food again? This depends on whether the allergy is cyclic or fixed. Cyclic allergies develop slowly and result from repeatedly eating a certain food. After the allergenic food has been avoided for a period of time (typically... Full Answer
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- Q How can I live with a food allergy?
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First, it is important to make sure that an accurate diagnosis has been made. Make sure to work with your doctor, preferably a board certified allergist, to make sure that you know what foods need to be avoided and how to manage symptoms and allergic... Full Answer
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- Q What precautions should I take if I have food allergies?
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Make sure that an accurate diagnosis has been made. Recent expert panel guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of food allergy in the United States underscore the importance of proper diagnosis. Make sure to work with your doctor, preferably a board... Full Answer
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- Q What are the dietary recommendations for someone with food allergy?
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Most people with food allergies are only avoiding a handful of possible triggers. However, when larger numbers of foods are removed from the diet, nutritional issues could arise. Work with your doctor and a registered dietitian to insure that the... Full Answer
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- Q What can I do for my children to help prevent a food allergy reaction?
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Make sure to work with your doctor, preferably a board certified allergist, to make sure that you know what foods need to be avoided and how to manage symptoms and allergic reactions. Keeping safe by avoiding the food requires education. For... Full Answer
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- Q What are the treatment options for peanut allergy?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineA shot-free peanut allergy treatment (using peanut-laced drops placed under the tongue) tones down allergic reaction to peanuts. More than 60% who've tried this desensitization regimen became symptom-free: no wheezing, congestion, or rashes --... Full Answer
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- Q What should I do if I think I'm gluten intolerant?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineHere's what to do if you suspect gluten intolerance is to blame for your digestion problems: Talk to your doc about a blood test for gluten auto-antibodies (lgA and IgG, lgA EMA, and tTG IgA). Positive results? A biopsy will confirm the diagnosis.... Full Answer
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- Q What is a gluten allergy?
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Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Allergy & ImmunologyGluten is a real food villain. In some people it causes inflammatory changes in the gut stemming from immunological processes, although they are not related to the allergic antibody immunoglobulin E (IgE). However, the range of claims that are... Full Answer
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- Q How can I lose weight while dealing with food allergies?
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Laura Motosko, Nutrition & DieteticsI recommend that you see a Registered Dietitian to evaluate your food allergies, evaluate your nutrition status and devise a meal plan to help you meet your weight loss goals and optimal nutrient intake. Full Answer
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- Q What is oral allergy syndrome?
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Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Allergy & ImmunologyOral allergy syndrome or OAS is a type of food allergy classified by a cluster of allergic reactions in the mouth in response to eating certain (usually fresh) fruits, nuts, and vegetables, unlike the symptoms associated with food allergy generally,... Full Answer
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