Therapist Tamara Ilyinskaya: gluten intolerance often causes digestive problems.
Anyone who has gluten intolerance is sensitive to gluten, a protein found in rye, barley and spelt, but especially in wheat. Most pasta, flour products and baked goods are taboo for people with gluten intolerance, and the use of many prepared foods is associated with a risk of deterioration in well-being.
As the therapist Ilyinskaya said in a conversation with MedikForum, different digestive disorders – abdominal pain, bloating, indigestion, diarrhea. The doctor also listed other negative symptoms that can be observed with such a food intolerance.
- Skin problems, including eczema and rashes.
- Exhaustion, fatigue.
- Headache.
- Mood swings, confusion.
- Iron deficiency.
- Joint problems.
- Circulation problems.
- Burning in the upper abdomen.
- Nausea.
Therapist Ilinskaya stated that gluten intolerance can have different forms
Celiac disease (celiac disease).The most severe form of intolerance to all cereals, often genetically determined. May weaken the immune system.
Allergy to wheat. Negative symptoms occur after products containing wheat, wheat flour.
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Gluten sensitivity. A fairly mild form of intolerance, may cause moderate or milder symptoms. With sensitivity to gluten, its exclusion from the diet quickly normalizes the state of the body.
What symptoms indicate gluten intolerance: an expert explains
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about why doctors believe that women are 40 years and older should eat foods rich in calcium.
Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first sign of illness, consult a doctor.