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ARE FOOD ALLERGY AND INTOLERANCE OR SENSITIVITY THE SAME?
No. Though food allergies are an adverse reaction that could be
considered a form of food intolerance or sensitivity these terms are
usually reserved to describe other adverse food reactions that are not
allergic in nature. Also, though food intolerance and food sensitivity are
often used interchangeably they distinguish different types of adverse
food reactions.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY SYMPTOMS ARE DUE TO FOODS OR DIGESTIVE
PROBLEMS?
Many digestive and non-digestive symptoms occur with digestive or
food related illness or problems. Establishing a link of symptoms or
problems to foods or the digestive tract can be difficult. However, the
first step is to recognize your symptoms may be related to food or the
digestive tract. Next, establishing your baseline symptom frequency and
severity before any dietary intervention is critical.
WHAT IS MASTOCYTIC ENTEROCOLITIS?
Mastocytic enterocolitis is a newly disorder that is now known to be the
cause of many cases of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It is defined by
the presence of increased mast cells in the intestine. The term
enterocolitis is derived from the combination of the terms "entero" for
small intestine and colitis. Colitis is derived from an shortened form of
colon "col" and adding the suffix "-itis", meaning "inflammation of" to
come up with colitis, inflammation of the colon.
WHAT ARE MAST CELLS?
Mast cells are a cell in your body. They are important for fighting
infections and regulating body functions. They can send signals through
the chemical they release that attract other cells to an area of infection
or perceived threat. Mast cells are very important in allergic reactions;
fighting infections especially parasites; and the regulation of nerve
function in the body.
No. Though food allergies are an adverse reaction that could be
considered a form of food intolerance or sensitivity these terms are
usually reserved to describe other adverse food reactions that are not
allergic in nature. Also, though food intolerance and food sensitivity are
often used interchangeably they distinguish different types of adverse
food reactions.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY SYMPTOMS ARE DUE TO FOODS OR DIGESTIVE
PROBLEMS?
Many digestive and non-digestive symptoms occur with digestive or
food related illness or problems. Establishing a link of symptoms or
problems to foods or the digestive tract can be difficult. However, the
first step is to recognize your symptoms may be related to food or the
digestive tract. Next, establishing your baseline symptom frequency and
severity before any dietary intervention is critical.
WHAT IS MASTOCYTIC ENTEROCOLITIS?
Mastocytic enterocolitis is a newly disorder that is now known to be the
cause of many cases of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It is defined by
the presence of increased mast cells in the intestine. The term
enterocolitis is derived from the combination of the terms "entero" for
small intestine and colitis. Colitis is derived from an shortened form of
colon "col" and adding the suffix "-itis", meaning "inflammation of" to
come up with colitis, inflammation of the colon.
WHAT ARE MAST CELLS?
Mast cells are a cell in your body. They are important for fighting
infections and regulating body functions. They can send signals through
the chemical they release that attract other cells to an area of infection
or perceived threat. Mast cells are very important in allergic reactions;
fighting infections especially parasites; and the regulation of nerve
function in the body.