Gastrointestinal allergy

Many problems have been attributed to allergic reactions arising by way of the gastrointestinal tract. The term "food allergy" must be used with greater care. Allergy is but one of many adverse reactions to foods, several of which respond to dietary manipulation. Although gastrointestinal allergy is known to occur in animals, there is a need for greater precision in the use of terminology, further clarification of the problems, and challenge to confirm the diagnosis.