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Food intolerance

Food intolerance is a reaction, such as a stomachache, bloating, gas, or diarrhea, to certain foods. Food intolerance differs from a food allergy in that it does not involve the immune system, is not severe, and usually does not come on quickly.

Author Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Harold S. Nelson, MD
- Allergy and Immunology
Last Updated April 5, 2007

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Last Updated: April 05, 2007
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