Wheat Allergy: Symptoms and Treatment

Wheat allergy is not limited to any specific age and it can be found in people of all ages irrespective of gender or health condition. There are many common symptoms, which will be visible within minutes after eating food containing wheat. The common symptoms are:

•    Irritation or itching in mouth or throat
•    Swelling can also be found in mouth
•    Itchy rashes on skin
•    Nasal congestion and headache
•    Eyes will become itchy and watery
•    Difficulty in breathing
•    Nausea and vomiting
•    Diarrhoea
•    Anaphylaxis

There are four types of wheat proteins such as albumin, globulin, gliadin and gluten. One can develop allergy towards any one or more than one wheat proteins. In contradictory to the common belief, this allergy is not caused just by the consumption of food containing wheat, but use of many cosmetics, bath products, etc, which are rich in wheat proteins can also cause this allergy. Although, it is seen in all people, kids and toddlers are at risk as at this age as the immune system is not developed fully. Similarly, those who have wheat allergy hereditary are also at risk. 

Although most of the cases of wheat allergy will not cause much danger to the body health, it will certainly disturb the normal living. There are many forms, which are highly dangerous too. Hence, it is necessary to treat it immediately.

Treatments

Once you noticed the symptoms, you should consult a registered medical practitioner. The details such as how fast the symptoms are appearing after eating food and if there is any specific food, which is causing allergy mostly, etc should be revealed to the doctor.

There are several tests such as skin test, blood test, food challenge test, etc to identify the diseases. If prescribed by the doctor, you should undergo all these tests before treatment. After that, the treatment will be decided. Although all streams of medical sciences have effective treatments and remedies for, yet homeopathy wheat allergy is considered to be the best one.

As mentioned earlier, children are more prone to this type of allergy and homeopathy drugs will be the best one for them. Secondly, the medicines are comparatively safer and cheaper. Thus, most of the people prefer homeopathy for wheat allergy, and it is found to be highly effective.

Precautions to be taken

When you have diagnosed with wheat allergy, it is always better to inform others related to you. Thus, you can avoid having food containing wheat protein. This is most necessary in case of children. Similarly, you should make it a habit to read the label of packed foods and cosmetics to see whether they contain wheat proteins or not. Always prefer gluten free foods and control or avoid the consumption of wheat or food products containing wheat. Cosmetics, bath products, etc too are to be avoided if they are containing wheat proteins. You should be more cautious when dining out. It is always better to follow a strict diet prescribed by your doctor.