Long categorized as a way of eating, gluten intolerance is indeed a real disease that affects many French people. Here are the signs that can help you know if you have celiac disease.
stomach aches
First of all, stomach aches are the first symptoms of gluten intolerance. These can manifest themselves in different ways: bloating, diarrhea, constipation, pain, or even nausea. Sometimes difficult to detect because they are common to several diseases, these stomach aches come on gradually and are sometimes more and more painful.
Fatigue and weight loss
These digestive symptoms can lead to others. Fatigue and weight loss are sometimes associated with celiac disease, as are cramps or joint pain. These signs vary in intensity from one person to another, and can also be accompanied by depressive phases.
Hormonal imbalance
Some women may experience hormonal imbalances during their menstrual cycles. They then become irregular with more or less intense pain. Gluten intolerance can be the cause of a delay or premature onset of menstruation. In some cases, these symptoms cause unexplained infertility.
growth retardation in children
Just like women, children can get different symptoms when they have celiac disease. The delay in growth and puberty, as well as the fragility of the teeth or the lack of appetite are thus to be monitored. These signs can be added to more classic gastric disorders, which children can also suffer from.
These symptoms, all associated with gluten intolerance, can also be attributed to other ailments. In order not to make a mistake in the diagnosis, it is best to consult your doctor and have analyzes done. And if you do have celiac disease, then you will have to avoid all foods containing gluten and adopt a suitable diet.