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Gluten is one of the proteins found in wheat, barley and oats. According to current medical science, it is associated with more than 50 different diseases.
Moreover, more and more people suffer from gluten intolerance. The symptoms do not have to be the same for everyone. They can differ both in number and in intensity.
If you think or are concerned that you might belong to this group of people, here are 9 warning signs that indicate you have a gluten intolerance.
1. Dysfunctional digestion
Poor or dysfunctional digestion is one of the main symptoms of gluten intolerance.
In addition to poor digestion you may also suffer from frequent bloating, flatulence or even diarrhea.
2. Mood swings
If you constantly experience mood swings and alternately feel emotions such as sadness, happiness and anxiety, pay attention.
Your emotional states may stem from the foods you consume and their gluten content.
3. Muscle and joint pain
Gluten intolerance often manifests as muscle and joint pain, inflammation and swelling.
If you experience these symptoms, they may not be related to age or joint wear, but rather to gluten and your sensitivity to it.
4. Goosebumps
Goosebumps are usually mentioned as an emotional reaction. Here, however, it is not temporary “goosebumps” but a persistent condition of your skin.
Goosebumps as a result of gluten intolerance typically occur on the back of the forearms.
It occurs when inflammation in the intestines prevents the proper absorption of vitamin A and fatty acids. Their deficiency in the body then leads to changes in the skin.
5. Chronic fatigue
If you feel chronic tiredness and exhaustion despite not doing any heavy physical activities, gluten may be the cause.
Fatigue can have different causes. Therefore it is advisable to have yourself examined by a doctor to see whether your gluten intolerance may be behind it.
6. Migraine
Frequent or chronic migraine can also have various causes. One of them can be gluten in your diet.
7. Autoimmune disease
It’s good to know about gluten intolerance early.
If you have it and continue to consume foods that contain gluten, over time you can bring on more serious autoimmune diseases such as lupus, psoriasis or arthritis.
8. Hormonal imbalance
Gluten often causes inflammation and improper functioning of various endocrine glands.
The result is often hormonal imbalance.
9. Neurological problems
Nausea, a spinning sensation in the head, dizziness or vomiting are among some of the symptoms of neurological difficulties caused by gluten intolerance.
The best thing you can do if they occur is to see a doctor and have yourself examined to uncover their primary cause.
