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Suggest Treatment For Wheat Allergy

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Posted on Thu, 10 Apr 2014
Question: Hi, recently one of my aunts had an intestine damage and the probable cause which Doctors told is wheat allergy. I wanted your help for my father in this aspect and want you to throw some light on this subject. I want to ask you the following: 1.What are the symptoms that should be tested for such allegies. 2.Where can I get the same tested i.e. what are the tests that have to be undertaken
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Answered by Dr. Veera Raghava Rao Buddha. (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: It could be the celiac disease. Detailed Answer: Hi, The allergy to the wheat is also may be accompanied with the allergy to the barley, oats etc., which contains the ingredient gluten. It is called the celiac disease, the symptoms are similar to the irritable bowel syndrome. The past history also suggests that there is possibility if the intestinal problems like wheat allergy, gastro esophageal reflux disease,etc. The symptoms may include smelly diarrhea; abdominal pain; weight loss and fatigue. Celiac can affect just about every system in the body, including the skin, hormones and bones and joints. So the symptoms may be wide spread across these systems. The investigations include the blood test, colonoscopy and biopsy while still on the wheat and gluten foods. Genetic test may reveal the possibility of getting the allergy in future. These tests are to be done via a competent gastroenterologist. Therefore your local gastroenterologist will know about it. Usually the gluten free diets may keep the patient comfortable. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Wheat Allergy

Brief Answer: It could be the celiac disease. Detailed Answer: Hi, The allergy to the wheat is also may be accompanied with the allergy to the barley, oats etc., which contains the ingredient gluten. It is called the celiac disease, the symptoms are similar to the irritable bowel syndrome. The past history also suggests that there is possibility if the intestinal problems like wheat allergy, gastro esophageal reflux disease,etc. The symptoms may include smelly diarrhea; abdominal pain; weight loss and fatigue. Celiac can affect just about every system in the body, including the skin, hormones and bones and joints. So the symptoms may be wide spread across these systems. The investigations include the blood test, colonoscopy and biopsy while still on the wheat and gluten foods. Genetic test may reveal the possibility of getting the allergy in future. These tests are to be done via a competent gastroenterologist. Therefore your local gastroenterologist will know about it. Usually the gluten free diets may keep the patient comfortable. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.