Wheat allergy Dr.Schär Institute Gluten Free Wheat allergy Contents Wheat allergy Aetiology and pathogenesis Epidemiology Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Food Hypersensitivity is an umbrella term used to describe adverse reactions to foods, including wheat. Food hypersensitivity includes Food Allergy (IgE and non-IgE mediated) and food intolerance. Wheat allergy involves the immune system, whereas wheat intolerance does not. The mechanisms of wheat allergy can be divided into IgE mediated wheat allergy (characterized by reactions occurring within minutes to 2 hours of eating or inhaling the allergen) and non-IgE mediated wheat allergy (characterized by reactions occurring between 2-48 hours of longer) [1]. Reference Next chapter Aetiology and pathogenesis Dr. Schär Institute Register your details within our Experts Area to access our full range of services. Footer links (institute) Register now! Newsletter Sign up for free for our newsletter! Register now DSI: Footer - privacy Dr. Schär AG / SPA Contact Legal notice Privacy

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Dr.Schär Institute Colon Irritabile (IBS) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Contents Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Aetiology and pathogenesis Irritable bowel syndrome: A common gastroenterological condition Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Guidelines and publications IBS is a chronic, relapsing functional bowel disorder. For many this condition can be life-long. For a clear diagnosis, the Rome III criteria are used: symptoms must be present for at least 6 months and must be associated with abdominal pain or discomfort, which is often accompanied by stool passage and/or a change in bowel habit. Patients can suffer with constipation and/or diarrhoea and many will report abdominal bloating/distension. Patients with these symptoms may also suffer with bowel urgency, straining or a sense of incomplete evacuation, and the passage of mucus in stools. Symptoms are often made worse by eating. Some patients will also report lethargy, nausea, backache and bladder symptoms [1-3]. Patients will generally present with either [1]: IBS-D: IBS diarrhoea dominant IBS-C: IBS constipation dominant IBS-M: IBS mixed with constipation > 25% IBS-A: IBS alternating, for those who vary over time Reference Next chapter Aetiology and pathogenesis Dr. Schär Institute Register your details within our Experts Area to access our full range of services. Footer links (institute) Register now! Newsletter Sign up for free for our newsletter! Register now DSI: Footer - privacy Dr. Schär AG / SPA Contact Legal notice Privacy