Food allergies can lead to diarrhea when sensitivity prevents proper digestion. The most common food allergies that lead to diarrhea are lactose intolerance and gluten allergy, though eggs, poultry, processed foods, and some fruits and vegetables can cause the symptom as well. Chronic diarrhea may require adjusting dietary habits or undertaking an elimination diet to determine which foods are problematic.

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