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Do I Have Gluten Intolerance?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Do you feel a bloating in your stomach after eating, or do you feel like your belly is swollen or full of gas?

Do you experience permanent or intermittent diarrhea?

Do you have constipation on a daily basis?

When you go to the bathroom, does it smell very bad?

Do you feel nausea after consuming a meal containing gluten?

Do you vomit sometimes after a meal?

Do you have abdominal pain or constant abdominal cramps?

Do you often have a headache for no apparent reason?

Are you feeling a lack of energy or constant fatigue, especially after eating foods that contain gluten?

Do you often have a hard time thinking clearly or do you often feel confused?

Did you lose a significant amount of weight without any obvious reason?

Do you have skin conditions such as an intense itchy rash with blisters?

Do you have small ulcers in your mouth?

Do you feel constantly worried, nervous, uneasy or agitated?

Do you often experience joint or muscle pain?

Do you often feel numbness or tingling in your legs and arms?

Are you anaemic or iron-deficient?

Have you ever been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease?

Does anyone in your family have gluten intolerance?

Common conclusions

Based on your answers, you probably don't have a gluten sensitivity. However, if you are considering reducing your gluten intake, you must do so carefully and only after consulting with a doctor or dietitian. Dietary changes must be introduced gradually to avoid adverse health effects such as vitamin deficiency.

Based on your answers, it is possible that you are sensitive to gluten. Since gluten intolerance can have many symptoms and the combination of symptoms may vary, it is important to consult a doctor before introducing any changes to your diet in order to avoid adverse health effects such as vitamin deficiency.

References

• Catassi, C. (2015, November). Gluten Sensitivity. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 67(s2), 16-26
karger.com/Article/FullText/440990
• Celiac disease. (2016, June)
niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/celiac-disease/all-content

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