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Food Intolorence

Were you looking for information about Food Intolerance? Food intolorence is a common misspelling of food intolerance.
 
A food intolerance can be caused by substances such as lactose, gluten, or food additives, among others. It's important to note that a food intolerance is not the same as a food allergy, even though the symptoms can be the same. Several conditions -- including ulcers and cancers of the gastrointestinal tract -- can also cause some of the same symptoms as food allergy.
 
(To read the complete eMedTV article on this topic, click Food Intolerance. This article takes a closer look at the different types of food intolerance, with detailed descriptions of the symptoms that may occur.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD