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Jun 20, 2007 -
I have little kids and one of them breaks out in hives whenever she eats strawberries. Or I should say, when she used to eat strawberries because the hives just didn't seem like a normal side effect of eating fruit. Are those hives a sign of a food allergy or just a symptom of a food intolerance?
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Mar 06, 2009 -
Yogurt, creamy soups, ice cream, mac 'n' cheese, ranch dressing, butter on toast — these foods are so delicious and comforting but not for everyone. If you're lactose intolerant (and many people are), a simple slice of cheese on a cracker could have you running to the bathroom. So here are some tips to help you deal with your dairy-filled world.
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Nov 09, 2009 -
This story was written by member notinthemood and comes from the Kitchen Goddess group in the YumSugar Community.
I have somewhat recently become totally lactose intolerant — as in, no butter, no cheese, no yogurt, and nothing dairy. I'm totally opposed to relying on drugs to allow me to eat something my body clearly doesn't want to digest, so I've been experimenting with vegan cooking.
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Sep 03, 2009 -
Many of you have tried a dairy-free diet either for ethical reasons or because it upsets your stomach. Although the message from the dairy industry is that milk does a body good, 60 percent of adults can't digest dairy. It's not that they're allergic, meaning their immune system is affected; it's that their stomachs can't digest the lactose, the sugar found in milk.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
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- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
Illustrations
Digestive system organs
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products. It is caused by not having enough of the enzyme lactase.
Alternative Names
Lactase deficiency; Milk intolerance; Disaccharidase deficiency; Dairy product intolerance
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Lactose intolerance happens when the small intestine does not make enough of the enzyme lactase.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
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- Preventive Care
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- Other Considerations
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
About two out of five Americans believe that they are allergic to certain foods. However, fewer than 1% of them have true food allergies. A food allergy occurs when the body's immune system reacts to otherwise harmless substances in certain foods.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
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- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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- Signs and tests
- Treatment
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- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
- References
Illustrations
Food guide pyramid
Anaphylaxis
Food allergies
Read food labels
Dermatitis, perioral
Antibodies
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
A food allergy is an exaggerated immune response triggered by eggs, peanuts, milk, or some other specific food.
Alternative Names
Allergy to food
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Normally, your body's immune system defends against potentially harmful substances, such as bacteria, viruses, and toxins. In some people, an immune response is triggered by a substance that is generally harmless, such as a specific food.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
People with cancer need special nutritional planning and management.
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Cancer treatment and nutrition
Function
People with cancer are at risk for developing nutritional deficiencies. The deficiencies may be the result of the cancer itself, or the side effects of common cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
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- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Hereditary fructose intolerance is a disorder of metabolism in which a person lacks the protein needed to break down fructose. Fructose is a fruit sugar that naturally occurs in the body. Man-made fructose is used as a sweetener in many foods, including baby food and drinks.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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- Diagnosis
- Dietary Factors
- Symptom Management
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Approval
In 2007, the FDA approved LIALDA, the first once-daily mesalamine pill for treating mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. Other types of mesalamine need to be taken several times a day.
Genetic Research
Scientists have made an important discovery by identifying a gene associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
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