Allergic reactions in general takes place when a kind of food taken in elicits a reaction from the immune system of the body which leads to a number of signs and symptoms related to that certain allergy. Most of the effects would involve bloating, abdominal swelling, cramping and pain in different areas. To be more specific, in the case of gluten hypersensitivity, the main enemies are all foodstuff that contain proteins such as gliadin, albumin and globulin.
If this is news to you and has not happened more than a few times only, then you can consider it to still be acute. Measures can be further done in order to prevent it from becoming worse than it already is. The signs and symptoms felt occur on a short period of time. Fortunately, it does not cause permanent and severe damage to the body. However, if the situation takes a notch higher and develops into a level above the mere gluten intolerance called Celiac Disorder, then that is a more serious matter to deal with. Celiac Disorder is a problem concerning the autoimmune system of the body that is activated whenever gluten is digested by the body. If exposed to allergens, it is more likely to leave destruction to the digestive system. According to statistics, this illness affects one out of one hundred persons in the United States of America with an approximation that ninety seven percent of them are undiagnosed. Furthermore, some studies suggest that Celiac Disease is no longer an allergic reaction but already an autoimmune abnormal condition.
But how do you really spot gluten? Basically, gluten takes part in most if not all pasta, bread, certain and several other grain – originated food. The reason behind that is because gluten per se is used as an ingredient to bind all those foodstuff together. Other than food, gluten is also associated with colorings and pharmaceutical items. But do not fret. Safe foods include fruits, vegetables, fish, egg, dairy and chicken.
The key points to remember here are one, not all symptoms are similar from one person to another so it is recommended to be more keen in observing. And second, most affected people are not aware of this condition. Be vigilant and detect it as early as possible before it is too late.
