Do I Have A Wheat Allergy?

Do you have any signs or symptoms within minutes to hours after eating something that contains wheat (e.g. bread, bread crumbs, cookies, muffins, cookies, breakfast cereals, pasta, couscous, crackers, hot dogs, ice cream, soy sauce, etc.)?

Do you have swelling, itching or irritation of the mouth or throat?

Do you have hives, itchy rash or swelling of the skin?

Do you have stuffy or runny nose?

Do you have a headache?

Do you have difficulty breathing?

Do you have abdominal cramps, indigestion, nausea or vomiting?

Do you have diarrhea?

Do you have a family history of food allergy or allergic diseases, such as asthma or eczema?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a wheat allergy. A wheat allergy is a type of food allergy that occurs when you eat foods that contain wheat. In some cases, an allergic reaction can be caused by inhaling wheat flour. It should be emphasized that wheat allergy is not the same as celiac disease. In people with wheat allergy, the immune system produces antibodies to any of the four groups of wheat proteins, causing an allergic reaction. However, in celiac disease, a specific protein in wheat called gluten causes an improper reaction of the immune system.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a wheat allergy. A wheat allergy is an allergic reaction to wheat-containing food. The symptoms appear within minutes to hours after you eat something that contains wheat. Wheat can be found in many foods, even those such as hot dogs or ice cream. It most often occurs in children and most of them outgrow it by the age of 12. Only occasionally, a person can have a wheat allergy for life. If you come from a family where allergies are common, you are more likely to develop a food allergy, including a wheat allergy.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a wheat allergy. A wheat allergy is a type of food allergy that occurs as a result of an abnormal reaction of your immune system to some of the wheat proteins. Wheat is one of the most common food allergens in the United States. A diagnosis is based on a detailed medical history, a physical examination and certain tests. Treatment involves avoiding foods that contain wheat, so it is necessary to pay attention to the labels on the products. Also, your doctor may prescribe medications to control your allergic reaction if you accidentally eat wheat.