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What? - What is the medical information or key concepts related to the action? What are some common problem foods?

Some foods may make your symptoms worse, especially during a flare-up. For many people, common problem foods include:

  • Dairy products for people who are lactose-intolerant.
  • High-fiber foods, such as raw fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. Often people have the most problems with gas-producing foods, such as beans, cabbage, broccoli, and onions, or foods with hulls, such as seeds, nuts, and corn.
  • High-fat foods, such as fried foods, butter and margarine, mayonnaise, peanut butter, nuts, ice cream, and fatty cuts of red meat.
  • Spicy foods.
  • Foods with caffeine, such as chocolate and coffee.
  • Carbonated drinks.
  • Alcohol.

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Author: Monica RhodesLast Updated: October 24, 2006
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology

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