Food allergy testing

Why Food Allergy Testing Falls Short! 🚫💉 Pediatric gastroenterologists steer clear of relying solely on food allergy testing for diagnosing GI symptoms. Food allergy tests, especially blood tests, may miss the mark in pinpointing food triggers for GI issues. GI symptoms can stem from factors beyond IgE-mediated food allergies, like intolerances or other gastrointestinal disorders. Food allergy tests might yield false positives or negatives, leading to misdiagnosis or unwarranted food restricti

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