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Wheat Allergy Rash & Pain

Wheat allergy rash and pain occurs in people with sensitivities to wheat proteins, causing an array of symptoms and conditions due to inflammation and excess fluid production in the mucous membranes.

  1. Function

    • Wheat allergies are brought on by immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody responses to wheat proteins that the body identifies as harmful, causing histamine releases and resulting in inflammation leading to rash and pain.

    Types

    • Wheat allergies cause an array of skin irritations such as eczema, hives, rashes and psoriasis, all of which can lead to painful itching, swelling, dryness and burning.

    Considerations

    • Wheat allergy rash is often accompanied by painful migraine pressure, facial tenderness, fatigue, asthma and gastro-intestinal complications that may make it difficult to identify wheat as the source of pain.

    Warning

    • Wheat allergy rash and pain occurring within five minutes of ingestion and causing severe symptoms of chest tightness, swelling, oral hives and constricted breathing signify a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis.

    Prevention/Solution

    • Eliminating sources of wheat effectively reduces the onset of rashes and pain, whereas applying topical antihistamines relieves symptoms of burning and itching that have set in. Epinephrine shots treat anaphylaxis.

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