| An allergy to wheat can be extremely frustrating. | | | | tract of exactly what you're eating. After you figure |
| Since there are so many foods that contain wheat, it | | | | out what's causing the unpleasant symptoms, you |
| seems like your life could never be the same. Don't | | | | only need to stop consuming that type of food. It's |
| worry; this is far from the case. The first step is | | | | also a good idea to consult a doctor. He'll be able to |
| understanding the wheat allergy symptoms. | | | | perform allergy testing that will pin point the foods |
| Allergy to wheat symptoms include chest pains, | | | | you're allergic to. |
| dizziness and nausea, vomiting, bloating and skin | | | | Treatment is usually fairly simple; you just stop eating |
| rashes. It's also common to experience changes in | | | | the foods you're allergic to. There is medication |
| mood, swelling of the tongue, eye irritation, coughing | | | | available to help with the symptoms; however it's |
| and a stuffy nose. One lesser known symptom of a | | | | usually just better to avoid the foods. The good |
| wheat allergy is frequent urination. It's usually | | | | news is that now there are many alternative food |
| triggered when you eat foods that are high in gluten. | | | | options available that do not contain wheat. You can |
| If any of these symptoms occur you need to | | | | choose from wheat free bread, pasta, or cake if you |
| determine exactly what foods are triggering the | | | | like. Many times they're so good you won't even be |
| allergic reaction. A daily food journal will help you keep | | | | able to tell the difference. |