Allergies - Ailments Caused By

Allergies may be Implicated in these Ailments

The release of excessive amounts of Histamine from the Mast Cells due to the body's defense against Antigens is responsible for most of the symptoms of Allergies.

Digestive System

 (Food) Allergies to Gliadin is the direct cause of Celiac Disease.

 Allergies (especially Food Allergies) may be an underlying cause of Colic.  ^[1]

 (Food) Allergies may exacerbate the condition of Crohn’s Disease patients - removing the offending Foods can result in the remission of some Crohn’s Disease patients.  ^[2]

 Allergies (especially Food Allergies) may be the underlying cause of some cases of Duodenal Ulcers.  ^[3]

 (Food) Allergies (e.g. Allergies to Wheat, Sugar or Dairy Foods) may cause Indigestion in some individuals.

 There is some evidence that Allergies (particularly Food Allergies) may be an underlying cause of some cases of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  ^[4]

 (Food) Allergies may be an underlying cause of Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[5]

Ears/Hearing

 (Food) Allergies may cause Otitis Media.  ^[6]

Excretory System

 Allergies (especially Food Allergies) may be the underlying cause of some cases of Bed Wetting (nocturnal enuresis).  ^[7]

 Allergies (especially Food Allergies) may be the underlying cause of Focal Glomerulonephritis.  ^[8]

 Allergies (especially Food Allergies) may be the underlying cause of Frequent Urination.  ^[9]