This list is from dummies.com and I thought it was a pretty decent representation of some of the symptoms that could possibly occur. If you find you have quite a few on this list (like I did) perhaps you should talk to your doctor!
There are 200-300 symptoms of gluten intolerance, so this is just a few of them:
Gastrointestinal symptoms: These are some of the “classic” — although not the most common — symptoms:
- Abdominal pain and distension
- Acid reflux
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gas and flatulence
- Greasy, foul-smelling, floating stools
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weight loss or weight gain
Nongastrointestinal symptoms: Interestingly, although gluten sensitivity and celiac disease affect the gut, most people’s symptoms are not gastrointestinal in nature.
- Fatigue and weakness (due to iron-deficiency anemia)
- Vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies
- Headaches (including migraines)
- Joint/bone pain
- Depression, irritability, listlessness, and mood disorders
- “Fuzzy brain” or an inability to concentrate
- Infertility
- Abnormal menstrual cycles
- Dental enamel deficiencies and irregularities
- Seizures
- Clumsiness (ataxia)
- Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)
- Respiratory problems
- Canker sores (apthus ulcers)
- Lactose intolerance
- Eczema/psoriasis
- Rosacea (a skin disorder)
- Acne
- Hashimoto’s disease, Sjögren’s syndrome, lupus erythematosus, and other autoimmune disorders
- Early onset osteoporosis
- Hair loss (alopecia)
- Bruising easily
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Muscle cramping
- Nosebleeds
- Swelling and inflammation
- Night blindness
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