Allergy to food are actually more rare than presumed, is estimated to be only 0.1-5 percent of the population suffering from allergies. Food allergy occurs due to the reaction of the immune system that affect several organs in the body.
If you suffer from an allergy, even after the food eaten in small amounts, the reaction will immediately arise. If the affected is the digestive system, symptoms can be the nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. It could also be rash-rash or hives if the affected is the skin.
Life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis, as it causes respiratory disorders and make blood pressure is very low.
Meanwhile food intolerance usually occurs gradually and do not involve the immune system. If you are just suffering from food intolerance, You can still consume some small amounts of food without You the reaction occurs.
Food intolerance sufferers can also make prevention of reaction. For example if you suffer from lactose intolerance, You can consume lactose-free milk.
In general there are several conditions that trigger the intolerensi food, namely:
- The absence of a certain enzyme needed to digest a food as a whole, such as lactose.
- Irritable bowels. This condition will cause cramps, constipation and diarrhea.
- Food poisoning. Toxins such as bacteria in food can damage stronghold of digestive disorders are severe.
- Additives or preservatives in food.
- Recurring Stress or psychological factors.
- Celiac Disease. People suffering from this disease usually suffer from digestive disorder triggered by gluten, a protein found in wheat-bread and starchy staples.
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