Health

25 Reasons Why Your Stomach Hurts

8. Food Intolerance

First Response

Certain foods are difficult to digest for someone who has a food intolerance. It is crucial to understand that a food intolerance is not the same as a food allergy. Food intolerances are extremely frequent. According to some estimates, they could impact 15–20 percent of the population. Food intolerances are more common in those who have digestive problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). According to the IBS network, the majority of IBS patients have dietary intolerances. Food allergies are caused by an immune system reaction to a specific food, but food intolerances are caused by a digestive system reaction, not an immune system reaction.