Food intolerance

Digestive problems that occur after a certain food is eaten.

Overview

With food intolerance, certain foods cause digestive symptoms.

Symptoms

Unlike food allergy, symptoms occur gradually and involve only the digestive system, not the immune system.

Treatments

A doctor visit is needed after a new reaction to a particular food. It's important to determine if it's an intolerance or a potentially life-threatening food allergy.