Food intolerance: a major factor in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome.

Volume: 320, Issue: 8308, Pages: 1115 - 1117
Published: Nov 20, 1982
Abstract
Specific foods were found to provoke symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in 14 of 21 patients. In 6 patients who were challenged double blind the food intolerance was confirmed. No difference was detected in changes in plasma glucose, histamine, immune complexes, haematocrit, eosinophil count, or breath hydrogen excretion produced after challenge or control foods. Rectal prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), however, increased significantly, and in a...
Paper Details
Title
Food intolerance: a major factor in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome.
Published Date
Nov 20, 1982
Journal
Volume
320
Issue
8308
Pages
1115 - 1117
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