Food Intolerance in Tulsa, OK
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Find a ProviderWhat are food intolerances?
Food intolerance is characterized by difficulty in breaking down certain types of foods. Food has proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, fats, and natural toxins that magnify its flavor and aroma. Many of these can cause symptoms of food intolerance. However, food intolerance does differ from a food allergy, where even a minimal amount of a food allergen could trigger a mild to severe immune system response. Food intolerance typically forms slowly and arises when you ingest too much of a specific food, too frequently. If you want to learn more info about food intolerances and the ways they can affect your digestive health, contact an Adult Gastroenterology Associates location to request a consultation. We offer treatment for food intolerances in Tulsa, OK and can help you or your family members manage this condition efficiently.
What are the symptoms and causes of food intolerances?
Food intolerances can present in multiple ways. Some of the most common symptoms are:
- Night sweats
- Swelling under your eyes
- Bloating
- Vomiting
- An irritable bowel
- Skin-related symptoms (like rashes and eczema)
- Joint discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Lack of energy
Food intolerance is unique to you and is caused by foods that are tolerable for a majority of other individuals. Some of the most frequent causes are:
- Natural chemicals in some vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices
- Specific foods, such as red kidney beans or chickpeas, which can lead to toxicity if eaten raw
- Lack of enzymes needed for the digestion of certain foods
- Some natural components, like fructose
- Items that contain histamine (like aged or fermented foods)
- Broad array of chemical additives, preservatives, and coloring agents used in processed food products
Our Tulsa, OK gastroenterology specialists can help you pinpoint what foods could be triggering your food intolerance.
How are food intolerances identified?
Specific timing and symptoms can help identify food intolerance and distinguish it from a food allergy. Keeping an accurate diary of your diet and symptoms could help you identify the foods that might be causing your discomfort. When the aggravating food is determined, you will be advised to temporarily remove it from your diet under your provider's supervision. The Adult Gastroenterology Associates gastrointestinal specialists will then examine you to see if your symptoms have improved or resolved. After that, the supposed cause is reintroduced to your diet to confirm the diagnosis.
A GI specialist for help with food intolerances
If you are experiencing symptoms that lead you to believe you may have a food intolerance, contact a location near you to connect with a gastrointestinal specialist who can help. At Adult Gastroenterology Associates, our team of specialists will work with you to find and avoid the foods that are behind your symptoms so that you can enjoy life again. If you want to learn more about food intolerances or find treatment for this condition, contact one of our Tulsa, OK locations today.
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