Patients with suspected food-related disorders
should seek guidance from a physician for
diagnostic testing and interpretation of test results.
Measurement of food-specific IgG concentrations to
diagnose food allergies and intolerance is strongly
discouraged. General practitioners are encouraged
to consult their allergy and immunology colleagues
if there is any uncertainty about the appropriate
management steps for these patients, as unnecessary
elimination of foods can lead to severe malnutrition
and inappropriate reintroduction of foods can cause
serious adverse reactions and possible death.
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