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A fairly common problem in the general US population is gluten intolerance. Gluten is a protein found in rye, barley, wheat, and spelled. When gluten intolerance becomes intolerable it is known as celiac disease. Most people assume that celiac disease is an allergy, but rather, celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that affects around 1% of the population and causes excessive damage to your digestive tract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around .5% to 13% of people may also have non-celiac related gluten sensitivities that are a much milder form but can also cause damage to your gut and digestive system. Knowing this, we have expertly put together the top signs you need to watch out for to check if you are gluten sensitive. By simply removing gluten from your diet with the many free guides you can find online, you can flip your health upside down, change the way you view food, and feel better than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Bloating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you feel swollen or full of gas after a meal and extremely miserable, it could be a sign that you have to bloat, a sign of gluten intolerance. This is especially true if you had a meal that was full of gluten <\/a>and high fiber products, such as wheat. One of the number one complaints of people who have an intolerance to gluten is feeling bloated. Besides being uncomfortable, it can be painful, inconvenient, and overall completely avoidable just by changing your diet from one full of gluten to one with much less!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bloating can be accompanied by lots of other uncomfortable feelings and symptoms such as stomach cramps, constipation, diarrhea, and bad gas. Some of the items that are heaviest in gluten that are more prone to causing you bloating are items like white pasta, pizza, and most Italian cuisine. Just by removing some gluten from your diet, bloating greatly lessens. Once all gluten is removed, you should either minimize or completely eliminate all bloating and other symptoms related to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Smelly Feces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every once in a blue moon it’s not unnatural to get diarrhea <\/a>and constipation, but if it happens regularly that this may be a sign that you have a gluten intolerance, especially when your feces smells really bad. After a bowel movement, this is an obvious sign that you probably have a gluten intolerance. Also, individuals who have a gluten intolerance or are becoming closer to developing celiac disease find the experience inflammation in the gut after having a meal high in gluten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This gluten damages the gut lining in the Villi which of these two extremely poor nutrient, vitamin, and mineral absorption, which results in digestive problems, frequent diarrhea and constipation, and a host of other problems. Because of this poor nutrient absorption, the feces will smell even worse and may look pale in comparison to a regular motion. also because you will have to pass more frequently, there will be a large loss in electrolytes, fatigue, and excess dehydration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Headaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most people develop headaches <\/a>and sometimes migraines occasionally. Surprisingly, migraines are a very common condition amongst the Western world. ranging between 10% to 12% Of the world’s population has a migraine problem. Many Studies have shown that individuals who have a problem with gluten, seem to have more migraine problems than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also seem to have more frequent headaches. If you have headaches on a regular basis or migraines without any other cause to back it up, you may have an extreme sensitivity to gluten. so by removing gluten from your diet, such as wheat, Rye, spelt, and barley you should feel a difference And have fewer headaches and migraines on a regular basis. If constant headaches and even migraines continue to persist as a regular problem without a known cause, it’s always best to consult a physician, nutritionist, or chiropractor just in case it\u2019s not related to a gluten sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Feeling Tired<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

General tiredness and exhaustion and fatigue <\/a>are usually not linked to any sort of disease in particular. But if you feel tired all the time, and not feel like getting out of bed in the morning (in some cases) then it may be an underlying cause of gluten intolerance Or even celiac disease. To have mild, or even severe gluten intolerance are prone to having more fatigue and exhaustion especially after having a meal that’s full of gluten and high-fiber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies also show that around 60 to 82% of individuals who have a diet full of gluten, have fatigue and feelings of tiredness on a regular basis. Also since gluten intolerance damages your small intestine and your gut, in the process damaging the Villi which are known to absorb nutrients, minerals and vitamins, this can result in iron deficiency anemia which would result an even greater tiredness, and lack of energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Skin Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dermatitis herpetiformis Painful, a blistering skin condition that manifests itself with extreme gluten intolerance usually on the borderline of celiac disease. Everybody Who develops this terrible skin condition, Is sure to have a severe sensitivity to gluten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can conditions improve when put on a diet free of gluten such as psoriasis<\/a>, which is an inflammatory disease that is known by its scaling and reddening of the skin, alopecia areata, which is an autoimmune disease that is known for its nonscarring hair loss, and chronic urticaria, which is a skin condition known for its recurrent pink or red itchy lesions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of these skin rashes present itself on the buttocks, knees, and elbows. 17% of those who had celiac disease found they had this rash .One of the main times when this rash presents itself is when patients do not adhere to the diet prescribed by the doctor for gluten sensitivity. The rash in some instances became worse than before!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Depression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Depression <\/a>affects around 6% of adults in the USA alone each year. Symptoms can be disabling and make you feel hopeless and even sad. People who have digestive issues are more prone to anxiety and depression compared to individuals who are healthy and don’t have any gluten intolerances. This is especially important when people who have celiac disease or severe food intolerances. Gluten tolerance due to gluten sensitivity, since Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that allows cells to communicate and is known as one of the happiness hormones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another thing that is it is known to drive depression is gluten exorphins, These are peptides that are formed when you’re trying to digest proteins from gluten comedies usually interfere with your central nervous system and inherently cause even greater depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, changes in your gut microbiota. this is due to an increase in harmful bacteria and a significant decrease in a beneficial bacteria in your gut. This again just like the gluten exorphins affects the central nervous system and increases your risk of depression 10 times over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Unexplained weight loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you lose weight unknowingly or unintentionally it could be due to gluten sensitivity or The presence of celiac disease. one study showed that two-thirds of lost weight in 6 months leading up to their diagnosis of celiac disease <\/a>have lost significant weight. this weight loss is because your digestive system is not absorbing nutrients, vitamins, and minerals properly into the surrounding tissues. This is because you’re microvilli that are present in your gut biome have been destroyed and damaged by the gluten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This damage causes poor nutrient absorption and prevents your body from growing and developing like normal. This is also the case when trying to maintain a certain weight. Many people who try to find ways to put on weight, for example, mass gainers tend to have a hard time putting on weight. In some instances, it is found to be linked to gluten intolerances that have stopped them from adding muscle to their body!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Iron Deficiency anemia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Iron deficiency anemia <\/a>is a most common nutrient deficiency in the world and especially the USA period anemia is president in at least 5% of American women and 2% of men period iron deficiency can cause symptoms and show signs such as low blood volume, shortness of breath, headaches, pale skin, weakness, fatigue, and dizziness. Because your nutrient absorption is diminished due to the microvilli being damaged in your gut biome, your large intestine is impaired which means that your iron cannot be absorbed from your food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So on top of, not enough iron in your diet, a reduction in the iron that you already getting because of nutrient malabsorption makes it even worse. One of the first symptoms you will probably get when being diagnosed with celiac disease is iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia Has been shown to be seen in both children and adults who either have celiac disease or very severe gluten intolerance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Anxiety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even though anxiety doesn\u2019t seem like something that would be linked to gluten intolerance, it is a major factor that is a sure sign of it. This does not mean that every case of anxiety links directly to gluten sensitivity. Some people may just develop anxiety <\/a>about multiple stressors in their life or have a mental condition that may need to be treated separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anxiety affects around 3 to 30% of people worldwide and even more in the USA. The feelings of anxiety invoke feelings of worry, unease, agitation, and even nervousness. Individuals who have severe gluten intolerance or have celiac disease are more prone to panic disorders and anxiety than regular healthy normal individuals. In a recent study, it was shown that 40% of individuals who had a self-reported gluten sensitivity stated they experience regular anxiety. So in cases that are outside the normal realm for anxiety, be sure to look towards gluten sensitivity as an explanation for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Autoimmune disorders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Celiac disease<\/a> is not an allergy but rather an autoimmune disease that hurts your immune system and attacks your digestive tract every time you eat gluten. This autoimmune disease makes you even more prone to other autoimmune diseases such as autoimmune thyroid disease. Thyroid disorders, which have become even more prevalent today, are a risk factor for developing depressive and emotional disorders which compound with the current depression that is more frequent with gluten intolerance and celiac disease patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to this correlation, patients who already have type one diabetes autoimmune liver diseases and inflammatory bowel diseases are more susceptible to celiac disease and gluten intolerance sensitivities. Many studies have not fully confirmed these findings as such, so this is important to note. But I do want to clarify that this correlation between disorders is seen quite often and has come to be a conclusion of gluten sensitivity in and of itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Joint and Muscle Pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a wide variety of reasons why people experience joint and muscle pain, but one of the reasons may be due to gluten sensitivity or the presence of celiac disease. Is the theory that those with celiac disease That those who have inherited genes have a more over sensitive or over-excitable Nervous system. Because of this, most genetically inherited celiac disease traits have a lower threshold to activate Sensory neurons and can cause additional pain to the joints and muscles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good exposure also causes additional information to Gluten Sensitive individuals and induces widespread pain in the joints and muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, joint and muscle pain may not be connected at all to gluten sensitivity. Sometimes it can be due just to past activities in the last 24 hours, sometimes age, and sometimes even due to your weight. It\u2019s important to check with a professional to see what it could be due to, before immediately removing gluten from your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Leg or Arm Numbness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Surprisingly another symptom of gluten intolerance is neuropathy <\/a>which is described as a tingling in the arms and legs or numbness in the arms and legs. Neuropathy has become a more significant occurrence in the past decade. It would make sense that the contribution of more gluten foods could be making the difference between a borderline neuropathy patient and a full-fledged one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This condition is more prevalent in individuals who have vitamin B12 deficiencies and diabetes. And it can also be caused by alcohol consumption or extreme toxicity in the body. Individuals who have celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity All right at a high risk of developing neuropathy compared to healthy individuals. while there have been known links between neuropathy, the tingling or numbness of the arms and legs, and celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, it’s been found that there may be a presence of certain antibodies that are related to gluten intolerance that cause neuropathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Brain Fog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When we talk about brain fog we are talking about the feeling of being unable to think clearly. People who have described themselves as being forgetful feeling cloudy and having mental fatigue and even being forgetful may have gluten intolerances as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foggy mindedness is a common symptom of gluten intolerance it around 40% of Americans. The symptom is caused by a reaction to certain antibodies <\/a>and gluten. This brain fog has been found to inhibit college student’s grades on exams and in classrooms, dampen social behavior, and be dangerous for regular daily activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brain fog, when due to sleepless nights, for example, can be worsened further by gluten intolerance which makes all the above scenarios even worse than before. Clearing this brain fog can be as simple as eliminating basic high gluten foods from your diets such as white pasta, pizzas, and highly processed bread. So make sure to check your labels and be prepared to clear up your brain fog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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