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what can be done for a wheat allergy?

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Wheat Allergy: Is it a true wheat allergy or is it celiac disease aka gluten intolerance? You should see an allergy or gastroenterology specialist for full diagnosis and then a plan of treatment.

Question 2

what do you eat if you have a wheat allergy?

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Avoid wheat: If one has ige allergy to wheat then wheat must be avoided. If one is discussing wheat sensitivity related to celiac disease then all grains must be avoided. If avoiding wheat and  /or grains is causing a problem then a nutritionist can be helpful.

Question 3

how can you know if you have a wheat allergy?

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Get Tested: There are different types of wheat allergy and you may have an intolerance. Differentiating between these can be done with skin and blood tests performed by a board certified allergist. Wheat allergies can be severely limiting on the diet and potentially fatal if anaphylactic in nature. I recommend getting evaluated to determine if there is an allergy.

Question 4

how do i safely test if i have a wheat allergy?

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Skin or blood tests: Wheat allergy, as with most food allergies, can be tested for with a blood test looking for antibodies to food proteins. A allergist can also do skin tests for various food allergies. Celiac disease (gluten allergy) can be tested for with special blood tests (the genetic markers can be found). Gastrointestinal doctors can do a small intestine biopsy, if needed, to help diagnose celiac disease.

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what is the definition or description of: wheat allergy?

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Wheat Allergy: A wheat allergy is an exaggerated immune response due to exposure to wheat protein. The reaction can present with typical symptoms of hives, respiratory symptoms (cough, wheeze, shortness of breath), GI symptoms (abdominal pain, vomiting), swelling, loss of consciousness, and can be fatal. Symptoms typically present within minutes to a couple hours after ingestion or contact.

Question 6

i have wheat allergy and am not loosinf weight... what shud i do....

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To lose weight: If you want to lose weight the healthy way, eat more fresh vegetables, they are low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals and fiber. They will make you feel fuller on fewer calories. You should have half your plate as fresh veggies.

Question 7

is there an dna test to detect a wheat allergy?

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Wheat allergy: There are several types of blood tests and also skin tests that allergist do to diagnosis wheat allergy.

Question 8

could a wheat allergy cause bladder infections?

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No: Germs are responsible for bladder infections. Things that cause them to enter the bladder from below, like trauma,the closeness of the bladder exit to the stool exit, the wiping habits of individuals after evacuating, can all play a part.Structural changes in any part of the urinary tract can also be involved.However,I see no way wheat sensitivity can do it.

Question 9

where is blood drawn from when you go for a wheat allergy test?

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Where they can: The most appropriate draw would be fro a vein.A common site is the inner aspect of your elbow. This is one of the most common sites where the success of getting a sample on the first try is high.

Question 10

can any doctor relate a personal experience with success curing a wheat allergy?

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Wheat allergy: There probably is no real cure for wheat allergy.  The only effective treatment is to completely avoid wheat and any similar grain to avoid illness from the allergy.  A gluten free diet gives the best chance at avoiding wheat allergy.

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