Celiac disease
An immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Over time, the immune reaction to eating gluten creates inflammation that damages the small intestine's lining, leading to medical complications. It also prevents absorption of some nutrients (malabsorption).
The classic symptom is diarrhea. Other symptoms include bloating, gas, fatigue, low blood count (anemia), and osteoporosis. Many people have no symptoms.
The mainstay of treatment is a strict gluten-free diet that can help manage symptoms and promote intestinal healing.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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Gluten intolerance, or sensitivity, is when you feel sick after eating gluten. Gas, bloating and fatigue are common symptoms of gluten sensitivity.
Symptoms of non-celiac gluten sensitivity · 1. Bloating · 2. Diarrhea and constipation · 3. Stomach pain · 4. Headaches and migraine · 5. Fatigue · 6.
May 28, 2024 · In addition to abdominal pain and fatigue, gluten sensitivity can cause digestive symptoms. They may include gas, diarrhea, and constipation.
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Common symptoms related to gluten intolerance include bloating, diarrhea, nausea, headaches, fatique, etc. View the full list of symptoms.
Sep 12, 2023 · Celiac disease is an illness caused by an immune reaction to eating gluten. Gluten is a protein found in foods containing wheat, barley or rye.
Gluten sensitivity has been coined to describe those individuals who have symptoms when they eat gluten similar to those with celiac disease, but who don't have ...
People with non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity experience symptoms similar to those of celiac disease, which resolve when gluten is removed from the diet.
The Gluten Intolerance Group is on a mission to make life easier for everyone living gluten-free. We do this through education, support, and food safety.
Seven symptoms of a gluten intolerance · 1. Diarrhea and constipation · 2. Bloating · 3. Abdominal pain · 4. Fatigue · 5. Nausea · 6. Headaches · 7. Other ...
