Gluten Intolerance Symptoms

Digestive Issues

• Due to the poorly digested gluten, it is very likely for you to develop acid reflux, which has been produced in the stomach to deal with the gluten. This results in a burning sensation in the esophagus, leading to vomiting and severe pain.

• Gluten can cause symptoms just like lactose intolerance, which can be cramps in the stomach and other digestive issues that can cause vomiting or diarrhea. It can be a debilitating symptom that can result in you being confined in the house or on your bed.

• Gluten intolerance may make the digestive tissues inflammatory, leading to constipation and diarrhea as well as vomiting and an overall feeling of stomach pain that can be severe at times.

Deprivation of Vitamins and Minerals

Gluten can make you so sick that your body can't absorb the right vitamins and minerals, which means that eventually you will go through constant diarrhea and vomiting, become exhausted and experience constant fatigue as though they have not slept for a long time. These symptoms will continue so until the issue has been resolved.

Skin Rash

This rash may mimic eczema, and is dry and itchy. This can happen within hours or days after eating gluten. In most people, skin rush may last for a long time but is rarely associated with having a gluten intolerance.

Migraines

Those often occur within a few hours of eating gluten. The pain can be devastating and result in you feeling as though you cannot function normally.

Joint Pain

Gluten can trigger your body's reaction and make your joints inflammatory. The joints may begin to hurt as though there has been an injury to the body. The swelling will decrease and the joints will return to normal as long as you eliminate all gluten in your body.

When to See a Doctor

You should see your doctor if:

• You feel as though you have a gluten allergy that is beginning to trouble you or you have symptoms that you believe to be gluten intolerance.

• You eat foods that contain gluten and you experience gluten intolerance symptoms.

• Even after taking medications for your symptoms, you still feel sick in the stomach or other ailments.

• You eliminate gluten from your diet, but still have symptoms that are often associated with gluten intolerance.

Spread the Word

Make sure that people around you know that you are allergy to gluten. The more people know it, the smaller is chances that you may come in contact with gluten. This is especially important for children who may be exposed to gluten unknowingly in school.

Read Food Labels

When purchasing foods you should always read the label to ensure that there is no gluten in the product. Even with products that you have purchased before, be sure to always check the label. Ingredients for products can change from time to time, and if you do not check the label, you are not going to realize that there is gluten in this until it is too late.

Choose Gluten-Free Foods

Also try shopping at specialty stores that are for those with gluten allergies, as this can help alleviate any fear of buying foods that could irritate your gluten allergy. However, be sure that you look at what you are buying, as some of the foods in these stores may cut out a lot of options from your diet without the real need to. Prepare foods according to special cookbooks that are designed for people with gluten allergies to help minimize your chances of triggering gluten intolerance symptoms.

Take Medications

There are two main types of drugs that are used to treat gluten intolerance symptoms. These are:

• Antihistamines: These are used after you have ingested gluten and can help reduce the gluten intolerance symptoms that you are feeling. These medication are not meant to be taken all the time, simply when they are needed.

• Epinephrine: This is for those who suffer from life-threatening gluten intolerance symptoms, namely if their throat starts to swell which can cut off breathing. Those who have this sort of reaction should carry 2 Epinephrine pens with them for injection when they ingest gluten. After injection, medical care must be sought to ensure recovery.