noun
definition
The state of being intolerant.
example
Intolerance as a state policy must not be tolerated.
definition
An intolerant word or action.
definition
Extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; allergy.
Examples of intolerances in a Sentence
Food intolerances can be confused with food allergies, since the symptoms of nausea, cramps, bloating, and diarrhea are similar.
Food intolerances involve an exaggerated or abnormal physical reaction to a food or food additive, and are not associated with an immune reaction.
These reactions can be food sensitivities or intolerances.
Reactions due to intolerances, like lactose, may occur somewhat later.
These reactions, as well as intolerances, are not responsive to desensitization.
Many non-autistic individuals have food intolerances to these two proteins, mainly because they are complex or large proteins, and, therefore, a weak digestive system has a difficult time breaking them down.
This kind of carefulness removes the margin of error in cases where sensitivities, intolerances or allergies may include more than one category.
Once a diagnosis is confirmed, further antibody testing is useful for evaluating how your body is responding to treatment or determining whether there may be other dietary intolerances at play.
Butter or oil don't need to be your enemies, but for persons on a fat restricted diet or those who suffer from multiple food intolerances, reducing the fat content of your foods may aid digestion.
It is not unusual for people with gluten intolerances or sensitivities who are also sensitive to xanthan gum to wonder if they have ingested gluten by mistake because the symptoms are similar.
If you suffer from celiac disease or other gluten intolerances and are also sensitive to corn, you may be left asking, "What can I use instead of xanthan gum?"
This is because consumer awareness is growing, when it comes to issues like food allergies and intolerances.
These issues affect most of the five senses from sound intolerances like chalk on a chalkboard, to visual problems such as aversion to bright lights, to tactile intolerances like itchy fabrics or hot and cold foods.
Most restaurants will accommodate food allergies and intolerances.
A food diary for intolerances is used to track what is eaten as well as symptoms experienced.
A person with food intolerances that remain untreated for long periods of time will experience some sort of immune dysfunction.