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Food intolerance tests
Hi doctor,
How definitive are the food intolerance tests? Can I get it done ? I want to find out what upsets my stomach.
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Food tolerance tests are widely available in multiple laboratories.
Whether they should be done or not depend on your symptoms.
But usually these tests are not specific and very likely shows intolerance to many antigens.
It is better to consult a gastroenterologist to actually note down your symptoms and analyse why the Stomach upset.
Do you have diarrhoea or constipation?
How's your appetite , have you lost weight ?
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To consulta a Gastroenterologist for further evaluation.
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