PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Symptoms include:
- constipation
- skin rashes
- bloating
- diarrhea
- weight loss or weight gain
Less common symptoms:
- anxiety
- depression
- foul-smelling stool
- low blood iron levels
gluten intolerance symptoms in children are even harder to distinguish since children are still developing
Gluten intolerance symptoms are similar to Celiac disease symptoms and can lead to misdiagnosis
Symptoms of celiac:
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain and cramping
- abdominal distension
- lack of energy
- loss of weight
Those with Celiac cannot absorb calcium and vitamin D
Sometimes they may even suffer infertility and miscarriage
Gluten intolerance symptoms can occur in people who do not have a diet of wheat every day.
When a high intake of gluten is introduced to the body, they develop intolerance
Gluten intolerance and Celiac disease lead to lactose intolerance due to poor bowel movement and poor nutrition. So, lactose intolerance symptoms are also an indicator of gluten intolerance
gluten free foods are available