Bladder pain is not considered a sign or symptom of a wheat allergy and is most likely due to another condition, according to MayoClinic.com. Only a medical doctor can perform the appropriate tests to diagnose the condition and prescribe a treatment. A wheat allergy is considered a common childhood allergy that is outgrown by the age of three. Common wheat allergy symptoms include nasal congestion, cramping and hives. Make an appointment with a physician if you have been diagnosed with a wheat allergy and you experience bladder pain.
Background
A wheat allergy is a hypersensitivity to proteins found in wheat. The most common protein that causes an allergic reaction is gluten, according to the Food Allergy Initiative. When someone who is allergic to wheat consumes products containing wheat, her immune system defends itself as it would against a virus. Antibodies are produced to fight off the wheat proteins, leading to increased levels of histamine. Histamine causes common wheat allergy symptoms.
Common Symptoms
Symptoms of a wheat allergy are similar to other food-related allergies. The most common symptoms, according to MayoClinic.com, include nasal congestion, itchy eyes, hives, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, mouth swelling, throat swelling and digestive complications. Nasal congestion can lead to sinus pressure headaches, post-nasal drip and a runny nose. Tingling in the lips, throat or tongue is also a common symptom of a wheat allergy.
Bladder Pain Consideration
Bladder pain is not a symptom of a wheat allergy, but is most likely another condition such as a bladder infection, interstitial cystitis or an STD. Bladder pain is mostly associated with a full or the emptying of the bladder. A bladder infection is commonly treated with antibiotics without further complications. Interstitial cystitis is a chronic disease that causes inflammation of the bladder without reasonable cause, according to MedlinePlus.
Avoidance
Avoiding the consumption of exposure to wheat products is the most effective treatment for a wheat allergy, according to MayoClinic.com. A wheat allergy is not curable, so modifying the diet is the best approach to avoiding wheat allergy symptoms. The Food Allergy Initiative states that wheat may be found in ingredients not using the term, "wheat." Common wheat-containing ingredients include spelt, bulgur and couscous.
Warning
A wheat allergy can lead to anaphylactic shock, a life-threatening allergic condition. Symptoms of anaphylaxis are rapid heart rate, drop in blood pressure and the inability to breathe. An injection of epinephrine may be required to save the patients life.
