What it is
Keeping a food diary and cutting out a suspected food for a while, then bringing it back, can help identify the cause, ideally with advice from a doctor or dietitian.
Many people can still eat small amounts of the food without symptoms.
Common signs
- Bloating
- Tummy pain
- Wind
- Diarrhoea
- Skin rashes or itching, sometimes
How it is usually diagnosed
- A food diary
- Elimination and reintroduction of foods
- Tests to rule out coeliac disease or allergy
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- Food and symptom diaries
- Test results
- Dietitian advice
Questions to ask your doctor
- Could this be an allergy or coeliac disease?
- Should I see a dietitian?
- How much of this food can I eat?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- Swelling of the lips or throat, or difficulty breathing after eating: call 112, it may be an allergy
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.