| rgy to wheat is not uncommon, especially in young | | | | your doctor or allergist as soon as possible. |
| children. Allergies to wheat are often referred to as | | | | Talk with your doctor or allergist about adopting a |
| wheat intolerance, and some people can't tolerate | | | | gluten free diet. If it is confirmed that you indeed to |
| any type of wheat gluten at all. If you think you may | | | | have allergies to wheat gluten you will probably be |
| have allergies caused by wheat products, here are | | | | asked to take away all gluten from your diet. It's |
| some ways that you can be familiar with the | | | | very challenging to remove all of the gluten products |
| symptoms and get the support that you need. | | | | from your pantry. However, after a few weeks you |
| Many people do not understand that they are not | | | | will soon feel better. |
| actually allergic to the wheat itself. A wheat allergy is | | | | Also discuss with your doctor or allergist possible |
| a lot more subtle than that, which is why it can be | | | | supplement for help meeting your nutritional needs. |
| harder to diagnose. Your body is actually reacting | | | | However, you will still be able to get all that you need |
| negatively to a protein found in wheat called gluten. | | | | for proper nutrition following a gluten free lifestyle. |
| In an effort to protect itself the body treats the | | | | Your doctor may want you to start taking certain |
| protein as though it was foreign invader. The immune | | | | vitamin supplements as your body adjusts to your |
| system can't able to fight off protein and this is what | | | | gluten free diet. Because you have been living with |
| causes allergy symptoms. | | | | allergies and the side effects for so long it will |
| Wheat allergy symptoms are varied and often are | | | | definitely be helpful, since it will replenish your body |
| the masked as other allergies. This sometimes makes | | | | of the minerals that may have been lost during |
| it harder to care for an allergy to wheat. The | | | | allergic reactions. |
| symptoms include wheezing and shortness of breath, | | | | You may find additional treatments for your wheat |
| which is why a wheat allergy may appear as, or be | | | | allergies by talking to a naturopathic or holistic doctor. |
| masked by asthma. Often wheat allergies cause | | | | However, do not substitute an alternative medicine |
| upset stomachs and may do damage to the | | | | doctor for your primary doctor. Rather, develop a |
| intestines and abdominal muscles. | | | | plan that includes both doctors and their |
| Left untreated for too long an allergy to wheat can | | | | recommendations. You will have to work with your |
| also cause serious digestive problems like irritable | | | | doctor to put together an elimination diet, and |
| bowel syndrome. Skin rashes are another symptom | | | | keeping a food journal to chart your symptoms and |
| that many people experience. You should visit your | | | | food reactions. This will prove to be helpful in |
| doctor if you break out in hives or if your skin | | | | determining the best treatment to follow on your |
| becomes red or flushed after eating foods that | | | | path to wellness. |
| contain wheat product. Make an appointment with | | | | |