FreeMD® Food Reactions Definition

Food Reactions

Definition

Food Reactions Definition

Common names:

Food Reactions
Reaction Food
Reaction to Food

A person with a food reaction becomes ill after eating a particular type of food. The illness may be caused by the food itself, or it may be caused by toxins in the food.

Types of food reactions include:

Food allergies
Food poisoning
Food intolerance

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Related Topics:

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Food allergies
Food intolerance reaction
Food poisoning
Hives
Vomiting
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Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Hives
Mouth or tongue swelling
Rash
Vomiting
Wheezing

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Last Updated: Sep 15, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Food Reactions References:

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