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Food intolerance
Also known as non-allergic food hypersensitivity, this refers to difficulty in digesting certain foods. It is important to note that food intolerance is different from food allergy.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Incurable but treatment can help
How is it usually diagnosed?
Self-diagnosable
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