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Gluten is a protein in cereals such as wheat, barley, and rye. A person with gluten intolerance or sensitivity may experience pain and bloating after eating foods that contain gluten. Research indicates that around 1% of people in the United States have celiac disease, 1% have a wheat allergy, and around 6% have gluten intolerance

X-linked agammaglobulinemia or Bruton agammaglobulinemia, is an inherited immunodeficiency disease caused by mutations in the gene coding for Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK). The disease was first elucidated by Bruton in 1952, for whom the gene is named. X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia (XLA) is an inherited immunodeficiency in which the body is unable to produce the antibodies needed

Perennial allergies or Year Round Allergies may occur at any time of year—unrelated to the season—or may last year-round. Perennial allergies are often a reaction to allergens in household dust. House dust may contain mold and fungal spores, fibers of fabric, animal dander, dust mite droppings, and bits of insects. Substances in and on cockroaches

ZAP-70 (zeta-associated protein 70) deficiency is an immunodeficiency involving impaired T-cell activation caused by a signaling defect. It is a primary immunodeficiency disorder that involves cellular immunity deficiencies. Inheritance is autosomal recessive. ZAP-70 is important in T-cell signaling and in T-cell selection in the thymus. This deficiency causes T-cell activation defects. They generally present during

When you eat less than 50 grams of carbs a day, your body eventually runs out of fuel (blood sugar) it can use quickly. This typically takes 3 to 4 days. Then you’ll start to break down protein and fat for energy, which can make you lose weight. This is called ketosis. “Ketogenic” is a

Hyper IgE syndrome is an immune deficiency caused by a genetic mutation in either STAT3 (autosomal dominant, also known as Job’s syndrome) or DOCK8 (autosomal recessive). There may be other mutations in other genes that are not known at this time. Patients with either form of hyper IgE syndrome often have trouble fighting harmful bacteria

Overview of Gastroenteritis Allergy induced Stomach Pain Gastroenteritis is the inflammation of the lining of the intestines. Symptoms include: nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache,  diarrhea etc. One of the worst things that can happen during gastroenteritis is dehydration because it is often difficult to keep down more than what you are losing. Usually, there is

Honey bee stings or other flying stinging insect allergies are rising and can pose serious problems for those who become allergic to them. Both children and adults can be affected by these reactions. Symptoms of Insect stings Bee stings can produce different reactions, ranging from temporary pain and discomfort to a severe allergic reaction. Having

Urticaria, also called hives, are red, itchy, swollen areas of the skin that can range in size and appear anywhere on the body. The blotches can migrate on body, appearing in different areas throughout the course of the reaction. Usually, the cause of urticaria is readily identifiable—often a viral infection, or allergic reaction to drugs,