10 Warning Signs Of Gluten Intolerance

Title: 10 Warning Signs Of Gluten Intolerance

When many people hear about issues with gluten, they automatically think of Celiac disease, but many people simply have an intolerance to gluten and not the full-blown Celiac disease. When you have an intolerance, this likely will not show up on blood work, so you need to track your symptoms, your diet and then see how the two match up. It is estimated that as many as 18 million Americans are suffering from a gluten intolerance that is not related to Celiac disease. Because of this, you want to know the warning signs so that you can be on the lookout for them. Here are the 10 important warning signs of gluten intolerance.

1)Digestive Issues: Digestive issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhea and even constipation will be caused because of gluten. Constipation is seen particularly in children after eating gluten.

2)Keratosis Pilaris: Also known as 'chicken skin' on the back of your arms. This tends be as a result of a fatty acid deficiency and vitamin A deficiency secondary to fat-malabsorption caused by gluten damaging the gut.

3)Loss Of Energy Or Attention: Fatigue, brain fog or feeling tired after eating a meal that contains gluten.

4)Diagnosis Of An Auto Immune Disease: There is research being conducted looking at whether or not autoimmune diseases and gluten intolerance are related. Some scientists are looking to see if an autoimmune disease increases the risk of this intolerance or if this intolerance enhances the risk of autoimmune disease.

5)Neurological Symptoms: Some people with this intolerance start experiencing different neurological symptoms that can inhibit their ability to function. Things like feeling off balance, a reduction in coordination and episodes of dizziness can all occur. These happen within about an hour after eating a meal that contains gluten.

6)Infertility: Hormone imbalances such as PMS, PCOS or unexplained infertility will occur if you are eating gluten.

7)Migraines: The connection between gluten and migraines. Gluten may be a trigger for migraines in some people. One recent study has suggested a link between celiac disease and migraines. Migraines may even be an early symptom of celiac disease in some people, though migraine is considered a rare complication of celiac disease.

8)Chronic Fatigue Or Fibromyalgia: Sensitivity to gluten with negative celiac disease testing or non-celiac sensitivity to gluten is a recently recognized problem with clinical manifestations that are superimposed with those of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and irritable bowel syndrome.

9)Joint Pain: Other Signs of Celiac Disease or a Gluten Sensitivity. If gluten is causing joint pain, it might also cause other symptoms, such as: Digestive issues, such as stomach aches, heartburn, bloating, and diarrhea. Skin and hair problems, such as rashes.

10)Mood Swings: Non-celiac gluten sensitivity patients will respond well to a gluten-free diet to treat symptoms like depression, mood swings, and violence. Other symptoms include headaches, fatigue, joint pain, eczema, acne, and constipation.

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