Food Intolerance & Sensitivity — treatment in Lahore
Also known as: Food Sensitivity · Non-IgE Food Reaction · Food Intolerance
Food intolerance is the inability to comfortably digest certain foods — distinct from true food allergy, which is an immune-mediated reaction. The two require very different evaluations and treatments.
Overview
Food intolerance is common and often confused with allergy. A structured evaluation identifies what is real (lactose, fructose, FODMAPs, celiac) and what is not — saving you from unnecessarily restrictive diets.
Signs & symptoms of Food Intolerance & Sensitivity
If you recognize one or more of these, it may be worth a consultation:
- Bloating, gas, cramping after meals
- Loose stools or constipation linked to specific foods
- Skin or sinus reactions in some cases
- Symptoms reproducible on re-exposure
Causes & risk factors
Several factors can contribute to Food Intolerance & Sensitivity. Identifying yours guides the treatment plan.
- Enzyme deficiency (lactose, fructose)
- FODMAP sensitivity
- Histamine intolerance
- IBS overlap
- Celiac disease
- Non-celiac gluten sensitivity
How Food Intolerance & Sensitivity is diagnosed
We order tests selectively — only what changes the plan.
- Symptom + food diary
- Lactose & fructose breath tests
- Celiac screening
- FODMAP-elimination trial
Treatment options
Treatment for Food Intolerance & Sensitivity is personalized — the right plan depends on your symptoms, test results, and life situation.
- 1 Structured elimination and reintroduction diet
- 2 Lactase or fructase enzyme supplements
- 3 Identify FODMAP triggers
- 4 Treat underlying conditions (celiac, IBS)
- 5 Distinguish from true IgE-mediated allergy
Related services
How we treat Food Intolerance & Sensitivity at Javaid Poly Clinic.
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Dr Usman Javaid
Gastroenterology & Medicine Diplomat · DIP (Gastro) UK · DIP (Hepatology) UK · DIP (Diabetes) UK · MCPS FM-TC · MPH · FRSPH (UK) · FRCP (Colombo) · Organ Transplant Advisor · CHPE (NUMS) · Preventive Medicine Specialist · Owner of Javaid Poly Clinic.
This page was medically reviewed by Dr Usman Javaid on . Content is updated when new evidence or guidelines emerge.
Medical disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes and does not replace medical consultation. If you have symptoms of Food Intolerance & Sensitivity or any other condition, please book a consultation. In emergencies, call 1122 or visit your nearest emergency department.