Question 1

is there a way to treat a wheat and corn allergy?

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Avoidance: Avoiding the foods to which you are allergic is still the best treatment. Studies are underway with oral desensitization, but this technique is not ready yet for generalized use. Sometimes a food challenge in a doctor's office can confirm if you are truly allergic to these foods. Allergy tests for foods often produce false positive reactions.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: corn allergy?

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Coorn Allergy: A corn allergy is an exaggerated immune response due to exposure to corn 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 3

if corn allergy has produced gi symptoms will an allergy test confirm or will it not likely show up? and is it worth it to do an allergy test?

Accepted Answer

Go to an  allergist: Allergy to corn is no common, but can be severe.  The tests for allergy to corn are not reliable.  If an allergy specialist feels it is required the only proof of corn allergy would be in oral challenge.But this should  be performed under the guidance of an allergist trained in doing food challenges.

Question 4

is having corn pollen allergy the same as a corn allergy?

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Not exactly: They are both corn related and those with corn allergy may react to corn pollen with runny nose and or asthma. If the corn pollen allergy is moderate to severe,  it is best to avoid corn. www.about.com has a good article on this subject.

Question 5

is a corn pollen allergy the exact same as a corn allergy?

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Pollen allergy OR: No, corn pollen is not the same as the vegetable corn. This comes up with nut trees too, like pecan pollen vs pecan nuts, walnut tree pollen vs walnuts. The allergens in the pollens are not the same as the allergens in the "fruits" the plant produces. We have different skin tests for each and can show you how your responses differ.

Question 6

what method should i use to remove corns?

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Most Corns: Are due to a over growth of bone. I suggest you see a podiatrist.

Question 7

i'm curious. what symptoms go along with corns?

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Sometimes painful: There are different types of corns. A hard corn is  firm and thick. It may have a soft yellow ring with a gray center. A soft corn looks can look like an open sore. Corns may be asymptomatic, but they can cause pain while you are walking or wearing shoes, and they may make it hard for your feet to fit in your shoes. Pressing or squeezing the corn may also cause pain.

Question 8

how can i treat and prevent corns?

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Prevent them: By wearing properly fitting shoes, treat them by filing with an emory board.

Question 9

what is kissing corns and if so how do you remove them?

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A corn : Is a buildup of dead skin. Kissing corns are when you have this on adjacent toes so a corn on one toe matches up with acorn on the opposing digit. The corns can be trimmed or pared away but will likely grow back once the person puts their shoes back on. Shaving down the underlying bony prominence is how to get rid of this. This is not done by you, rather by a foot doctor.

Question 10

how to remove corns off toes?

Accepted Answer

Relieve Pressure: Corns and calluses are a result if increase pressure and friction on toes and feet. There are a number of gentle skin softening products available otc that help, along with non-medicated padding. Adjusting and altering shoes to relieve pressure spots helps too. See you pcp or podiatrist for a thorough evaluation. Healthy feet.. Dr.H.

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