This section contains information about wheat allergies. See the table of contents below for specific articles about a variety of related topics.
An allergy or $intolerance$ to wheat is more common than most people realize. Many people find it quite hard to digest.
There are several different problems that people can have with wheat, including:
A true allergy (type I $intolerance$ to wheat may be relatively rare. However, many people complain of having various undesirable symptoms when they ingest wheat. Either way, it is well worth avoiding if you have this problem.
In a class by itself, celiac disease is a reaction to gluten that causes damage to the intestine, and numerous complications as a result.
The sections below go into much more detail about specific aspects of a wheat allergy.
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