1.   Given that the doctor has ruled out infection and other likely causes for the diarrhoea, then food sensitivity should be considered.

2.   Twenty of the patents identified food sensitivities whereas eight did not.

3.   Food sensitivity was confirmed in three patients on double blind challenge.

4.   There was no significant difference in the duration of remission between patients who did or did not identify food sensitivities.

5.   There are, however, other possible mechanisms by which food sensitivities are mediated.

6.   Our study suggests that food sensitivity is of insufficient importance to warrant putting all patients through elimination diets.

7.   Few patients with IBS can be confirmed by double-blind feedings to have a true food sensitivity.

8.   Here are some elimination diet suggestions for common food sensitivities.

9.   Some people with food sensitivities find they must eliminate the offending items completely to remain symptom-free.