Question 1

what are the symptoms of a wheat allergy?

Accepted Answer

Wheat: Usually it causes irritable bowel symtoms but I have have seen it aggrevate asthma occasionally and even affect skin allergies or nervous system problems.

Question 2

i'm curious as to what to do if i have wheat allergy?

Accepted Answer

Avoid wheat: Currently, the only treatment for food allergy is to strictly avoid that particular food.  This means reading labels--by law, wheat must be listed on the ingredient list.   There is ongoing research evaluating the role of desensitization for food allergies, but this is in clinical trials/experiments and not yet ready for general use.

Question 3

could wheat allergy be a reason of short height?

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Allergy- no: Celiac which is an autoimmune disease to wheat could cause short height due to poor absorption of foods. A true allergy to wheat that is cause by Immunoglobulin E and mast cells, should not affect ones height because the absorption of nutrients should be normal

Question 4

for people with wheat allergy can we eat oatmeal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Many of the commonly available oat products are milled at the same facilities that mill wheat. If so, trace amounts of wheat can contaminate the oats and result in a sensitivity reaction. If you examine the consumer label of these products you may be able to find one that is milled on separate equipment and safe to consume.

Question 5

what is celiac disease in children vs wheat allergy?

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Probably same: An allergy may give you more symptoms but celiac usually attacks the digestive tract.

Question 6

what is the cause of celiac disease or wheat allergy?

Accepted Answer

Intestine inflamatio: Celiac disease is caused by your digestive tract being sensitive to wheat and consequently you have inflamation in the digestive tract and can lead to ulcers and much discomfort.  Typically it is heriditary.  See your gastroenterologist.

Question 7

can celiac (wheat allergy) disease run in the family?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Celiac disease tends to cluster in families, but the inheritance pattern is unknown.

Question 8

doctors, what are the physical symptoms of wheat allergy?

Accepted Answer

Allergy symptoms: ◾Swelling, itching or irritation of the mouth or throat.
◾Hives, itchy rash or swelling of the skin.
◾Nasal congestion.
◾Headache.
◾Itchy, watery eyes.
◾Difficulty breathing.
◾Cramps, nausea or vomiting.
◾Diarrhea.

Question 9

is there any difference between a wheat allergy and celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In wheat allergy, there is an immune response that involves making an allergic antibody (called ige) against wheat proteins. This causes allergic inflammation, which leads to immediate, rapid reactions to wheat. In celiac, there is also an immune reaction, but it is slower and lasts longer. So wheat allergy tends to be rapid reactions that resolve quickly, while celiac is a long, slow process.

Question 10

ceoliac/wheat allergy, where's best to eat on vacation, trips, fast foods?

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Gluten free : Dine where gluten free items are available. Wise to bring some snacks with you from home.

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