In wheat, barley, rye and low level oats, there is a rubbery like protein which is called gluten. This is the substance that helps the dough to bind. You would notice this in baked breads and other baked goods.

Although these grains contain gluten, they also contain other proteins that cause other allergies as well.

Albumin, globulin, gliadin, and glutenin, better known as gluten are the four primary proteins found in wheat, rye, and barley. The symptoms and severity of gluten allergy vary from one individual to another however most will experience these symptoms: hives, swelling, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, or asthma.

If the person is highly sensitive to gluten allergy, the symptoms could be life-threatening.

If the reaction comes after eating wheat or wheat products, making an early diagnosis is quite easy. That is good news! The difficulty comes because so many foods we eat contain wheat, therefore; the real problem is deciding which food caused the problem.

An allergist or trained doctor might need to do a prick test on the skin to determine that gluten allergy is the problem. If the reaction is too severe, the solution might be to eliminate by products from the diet. If it is minor, the amount of wheat might be monitored, allergy medication or shots given and the person would be fine with the gluten allergy.

If the person with the gluten allergy is a young child, chances are they will outgrow this allergy. In children, this allergy can be seen as abdominal distension growth, abnormal stools, irritability, poor muscle tone, and wasting of the muscle. If the adult has this gluten allergy they will have significant weight loss, abdominal cramps and bloating, and constipation.

A doctor will do a blood test in either cased to confirm the diagnosis. Once done, the treatment is to eliminate gluten from the diet. It is essential, therefore; to address things such as nutrients and deficiencies. Niacin, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, chromium, dolacin, and phosphorus, health care, and diet are matters to be discussed with your physician.