A gluten allergy develops when the immune system is exposed to and overreacts to gluten.
Likehay feverand environmental allergies, a gluten allergy may cause a runny nose and congestion.
Other possible symptoms include abdominal discomfort, and skin rashes, and in extreme cases, the possibly life-threateninganaphylaxis.
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You may be at an increased risk of developing a gluten allergy if a family member has one.
People with a family history of allergies,asthma, oreczemaare likelier to experience allergies.
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Gut Issues
People allergic to wheat or gluten often experience gastrointestinal symptoms when they consume those foods.
Possible gut issues include:
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Skin Rash or Hives
Like most other types of allergies, a gluten allergy may cause skin changes.
Dermatitis herpetiformis(DH) is a chronic skin condition due to celiac disease.
It causes an intensely itchy rash with blisters.
About 10% of people with celiac disease experience DH.
Pale Stool
People with celiac disease experience gutinflammation.
When the small intestine is inflamed, the lining becomes damaged.
The pale stools may have a very foul smell.
This may cause people with celiac disease to experience more pain than those without it.
Brain Fog
Brain fogrefers to the inability to concentrate and think clearly.
Fatigue
Celiac disease may causefatiguefor several reasons.
This condition may cause sleep disruptions, which can make fatigue worse.
Celiac disease also causes chronic pain and inflammation, which contribute to low energy levels.
People with celiac disease are at an increased risk ofiron deficiency anemia.
Anemia (a lack of healthy red blood cells) often causes low energy levels and fatigue.
Weight Loss
Unexplained weight loss may be a sign of celiac disease.
People with celiac disease are not able to absorb nutrients from the foods they eat.
When this happens, they may experience diarrhea and a loss of appetite.
People who regularly breathe in flour may experience what is termed “bakers asthma.”
Asthma
Asthmais a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways in the lungs.
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxisis a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction.
It causes serious symptoms that may come on suddenly.
Signs of anaphylaxis include hives, swelling, vomiting, and trouble breathing.
Anaphylaxis can occur right after eating gluten or up to an hour later.
What Is the Difference Between Autoimmunity and Allergy?
An allergy happens when the body recognizes safe substances as dangerous, causing a hypersensitive immune reaction.
An autoimmunity happens when the bodys immune system attacks its own cells.
How Do You Know If You Have a Gluten or Wheat Allergy?
See a healthcare provider if you suspect you have a gluten allergy.
You likely have an allergy if the skin reacts and becomes red and inflamed.
An allergy blood test involves taking a blood sample forimmunoglobulin E (IgE)antibodies.
These antibodies may be present when the blood is exposed to gluten.
This causes severe problems with walking and muscle control.
While they may cause similar symptoms, there are key differences.
A gluten allergy is different from a gluten intolerance or sensitivity.
Possible gluten allergy symptoms include digestive issues, nasal congestion, skin changes, and anaphylaxis.
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