Irritable bowel syndrome is commonly caused by food reactions. Spastic colitis is similar. The reasons are many. Occasionally, food allergy, is mixed in with other reasons. Some foods release histamines and other active amines into a sensitive area.
Dietary lectins can irritate the digestive system.
Delayed hypersensitivity is often a problem. More symptoms or WDL Home Page Stomach ache Stomach aches are commonly affected by food sensitivities of many types. In children milk and milk proteins are frequently at fault. More symptoms or WDL Home Page Fatigue Fatigue is frequently one of the symptoms among several others, such as headaches or stuffy nose or joint pain. Fatigue, especially first thing in the morning is sometimes associated with caffeine withdrawal or with reactions to citrus or milk.