Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity
Gluten, a protein composite found in foods processed from wheat and other grains is a common product that is added in many foods that we consume everyday. It is usually added to dough, bread, ice cream and vegetarian meat. Even some animal feeds are added with gluten since it enhances protein content. Such widespread use of gluten may be a problem especially since there are people with Celiac disease who experience severe allergic reactions after consuming gluten. Because most foods sold in the market fail to indicate gluten content especially in Third-World countries, this article provides the readers with several symptoms of gluten sensitivity which may aid in easing them.
A common symptom of gluten sensitivity is mouth sores, accompanied by Cracks in Corners of Lips and Tooth Enamel Defects or Discoloration. Frequent Indigestion, Gastro-intestinal problems which may or may not include bloating, pain, gas, constipation, and diarrhea are also symptoms of glutten sensitivity.
Other symptoms include:
- depression
- constant headaches
- irritability
- aching joints
- eczema and other skin problems
- chronic exhaustion
- behavioral changes
- irritability
- irregular menstrual cycle
- infertility
- miscarriage
- tingling
- numbness
- constant cramps
- low infant and child growth for pregnant women
If you or anyone in your immediate circle of friends or family experience these symptoms, it is imperative to consult a physician because undiagnosed glutten sensitivity and coeliac disease can increase a person’s risk of getting diabetes, bowel cancer, anemia and osteoporosis.
Just as there are many direct tv options, gluten sensitivity also have many symptoms and this can vary from the afflicted person so the symptom of one may not be the same with the another affected individual.