Wheat allergy.
It is one of the most common forms of food allergy. Due to the allergy, the immune system overreacts to wheat and symptoms appear.
In an acute allergic attack, anaphylaxis is expected, which requires urgent emergency intervention.
An allergist confirms an allergy to wheat with an appropriate test. The course of treatment includes medication and diet management, that is, you should not eat products containing wheat.
The risk of developing a food allergy is high if there is a family history of allergies.
The following symptoms are characteristic of wheat allergy:
- swelling and hives;
- rash;
- stomach cramps;
- nausea and vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- nasal congestion;
- indigestion;
- headache;
- inflammatory process;
- Sneezing.
Symptoms may appear within minutes or up to 48 hours after consuming wheat.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17717-wheat-allergy#outlook-prognosis
