Here's a handy reference guide for symptoms of gluten intolerance

Don't be surprised that gluten allergy symptoms can vary from one person to another. That's often part of the reason why it can be difficult to diagnose an allergy to gluten.

Other names for gluten allergy

This disease can go under gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity, non-tropical sprue, gluten sensitive enteropathy as well as celiac disease. The remedy is the same in any case - just avoid gluten.

Common gluten allergy symptoms

The most common symptoms of gluten intolerance include abdominal bloating and pain, chronic diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, weight gain, constipation and/or pale foul-smelling or fatty stool.

Sometimes because of late or mis-diagnosis of gluten allergy, the following problems may also develop: fatigue, bone or joint pain, depression or anxiety, iron deficiency, bone loss, missed menstrual periods, canker sores and an itchy skin rash.

When you realize that the villi (hair-like threads) in the small intestine can be damaged or destroyed when the gluten reaches the intestines, the body can't absorb enough nutrients needed for good health. Plus, your own heredity may incline you to some of these other symptoms of gluten intolerance.

Mild to Moderate	Severe
Stomach Pain & Bloating	Malnutrition
Nausea or Vomiting	Anemia
Chronic Diarrhea	Liver Disease
Constipation	Osteoporosis
Weight Loss or Gain	Leaky Gut
Fatigue	Intestinal Cancer
Iron Deficiency
Missed Periods
Depression or Anxiety
Bone or Joint Pain
Bone Loss
Eczema & Itchy Rashes
Canker Sores
Pale, Foul Smelling Stool

More gluten allergy symptoms

Because symptoms of gluten allergy may not be diagnosed quickly, a long term sufferer may develop other gluten intolerance symptoms, such as malnutrition (even though you're eating enough food), anemia, liver disease, osteoporosis and even intestinal cancers. In our family, a fairly short diagnosis period existed and we were able to begin natural treatment and avoid serious difficulties.

Leaky gut

Gluten may also be involved with Leaky Gut Syndrome. This condition is where small ulcers form in the intestinal walls. You should be aware that Tylenol, Aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products, coffee, tea, alcohol and even strong spices may contribute to Leaky Gut. (Leaky Gut sounds horrible, doesn't it?)

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Diagnosis

I would like to stress that you should get a competent medical diagnosis. Your choice of treatment is a personal decision and should be discussed with a health care professional.

In our case, I chose to avoid gluten as much as possible and to supplement with probiotics and amino acids to help heal the damage caused by the gluten. Making healthy choices is a good, doable start. Get some tips on healthy living to support your gluten free diet.