Symptoms of gluten intolerance
Gluten intolerance is one type of food sensitivity and we have many symptoms of gluten intolerance and these are what we are going to discuss in this article. Food sensitivity is a common problem nowadays there are several allergies related to food and there are also some who have high sensitivity with lactose or any dairy food product. In fact some have severe food intolerances that intake in any amount of these food may be detrimental to their health.
But before we enumerate the symptoms of gluten intolerance, we must first understand what gluten is and what food products are sources of gluten. Gluten is a form of protein and it is found in wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt and other grains (although some people with gluten intolerance can tolerate oats).
Grains are part of our daily diet and we might not know that we have Gluten Intolerance that is why it is important to know the symptoms of gluten intolerance. Some of the symptoms of gluten intolerance can be mistaken for some other disease like Irritable Bowel Symptom. But even though you have one of the symptoms of gluten intolerance, it is important not to immediately cut off gluten rich food from your diet because the symptoms of gluten intolerance may be caused by other problems. That is why it is important to consult a doctor if you notice that you have one of the symptoms of gluten intolerance to be sure that you are diagnosed correctly. In fact in some cases the process of identifying if whether the symptoms you experiencing are indeed symptoms of gluten intolerance.
Please note of the symptoms of gluten intolerance listed below:
* tiredness, exhaustion, lethargic, lacking in energy, or weakness
* iron deficiency, anemia
* diarrhea or constipation, uncomfortable tummy, bloating or gas troubles
* gastric reflux or heartburn, nausea or vomiting
* over or under weight, growth or eating problems
* runny nose, sneezing , sinus problems, itchy and/or watery eyes
* asthma, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, or shortness of breath
* osteoporosis, bone or joint pains
* dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne, skin flushing, hives
* infertility
* headaches or migraine
* depression, mental health problems, mood swings, hyperactivity, or crankiness
* disrupted sleep, insomnia, or poor concentration
* Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
* Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The problems above are identified as symptoms of gluten intolerance or Celiac disease. You must also take note that the gluten intolerance as well as Celiac disease are hereditary thus if anyone from your family have this disease you are also likely to have one. Gluten may cause the Celiac disease which is a serious lifelong condition where your body produces antibodies that attack your own tissue. You can act upon it immediately to prevent damage to your health by removing gluten from your diet. Just remember to seek a professional’s opinion when cutting down on your diet because you might be also cutting off essential nutrients to your body.So it is important to diagnose this early by knowing the red flags or symptoms of gluten intolerance.
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