Definition:
Wheat Hypersensitivity otherwise known as the Wheat allergy is a kind of food allergy which involves IgE and mast cell response.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis of wheat hypersensitivity include simple tests like skin prick test and other allergy tests which include hydrolysate proteins for other antigens (Matsuo H, Morita E, Tatham AS, Morimoto K, Horikawa T, Osuna H, Ikezawa Z, Kaneko S, Kohno K, and Dekio S. (2004). "Identification of the IgE-binding epitope in omega-5 gliadin, a major allergen in wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis.". J Biol Chem. 279 (13): 12135-12140).
Treatment:
Treatment includes diet which avoids cereals grasses with related glutens such as rye and barley and awareness to oat brands which includes wheat.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms includes eczema or atopic dermatitis, hives or the urticaria, ashtma, allergic rhinitis angioedema, abdominal cramps. For some symptoms may include anaphylactic shock, arthritis, bloated stomach, chest pains, depression or mood swings, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, joint muscle aches and pains, nausea, vomiting, psoriasis and even irritable bowel syndrome.
Causes:
Like any other allergy it may be caused by exposure and contact to the source either to through consumption or inhalation of seeds and dust particles of wheat as in the case of occupational disease..
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