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Allergies and intolerances

If you'd like to discuss any worries or symptoms related to an allergy or intolerance, a Livi GP can help.

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What are allergies and intolerances?

An allergy is when your immune system reacts to something that’s normally harmless, like food or pollen. An intolerance is having difficulty digesting certain foods and getting unpleasant physical symptoms when you eat them. 

For most people, allergens do no harm, but if you’re allergic, your immune system identifies the substance as a threat and attacks it. This leads to symptoms ranging from minor itchiness to anaphylaxis, which needs immediate care.

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