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A wheat allergy occurs when your immune system has an abnormal reaction to any of the proteins present in wheat. When a person with a wheat allergy comes into contact with wheat, their body perceives the wheat as a threat. The body sends out antibodies to attack it. This immune response can cause many symptoms, some of which are potentially life-threatening. Although wheat allergy is commonly confused with celiac disease, the two are separate conditions that are diagnosed differently and have different symptoms. Celiac disease causes an abnormal immune response to gluten, which is one of the proteins found in wheat. Celiac disease may not cause immediate symptoms, but causes long-term damage to a person’s intestines. Another condition called non-celiac gluten sensitivity causes digestive problems in people who do not have celiac disease or wheat allergy. Causes If you have wheat allergy, exposure to a wheat protein primes your immune system for an allergic reaction. You can ...