American Overlook....Gluten

She Had Itchy Red Bumps All Over Her Skin, But Had No Idea It Was Because Of THIS

The word “gluten” has almost taken on a life of it’s own in our modern world, thought of as the root of all dietary problems and something that many people have now decided to avoid entirely. But refusing to eat gluten is more than just a fad, despite the fact that pretty much every “trendy” person you know is now pushing the idea.

Gluten intolerance is very real, and for people with the real, medically-diagnosed condition it is also incredibly painful and bothersome. So many people these days are self-diagnosing themselves are sensitive to gluten without having any real proof, so we decided to collect all of the most common warning signs for you below. If any of this sounds familiar to you, call your doctor right away.

1. Stomach Pain

The number one issue related to gluten intolerance is stomach pain. When someone who can’t digest gluten ingests it, their stomach literally doesn’t know what to do with the food. It will produce gas, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. Letting this symptom go untreated can lead to damage in the small intestine and poor absorption of the minerals and vitamins your body desperately needs.

2. Dizziness

Lots of people with gluten intolerance experience what is known as, “brain fog,” or a feeling of disorientation. After eating foods containing gluten, things just feel, “off” but the symptoms aren’t obvious, making the cause hard to place.

3. Mood Swings

Eating foods with gluten when you are unable to digest it will lead to a feeling of irritability, anxiety or sadness with little to no cause. Cut out the gluten, and your mood returns back to normal.

4. Chronic Migraine

Many people suffer from chronic migraines, yet few know how much of that is caused by gluten intolerance alone. While not all gluten sufferers get headaches, more often than not a connection is detected.

5. Itchy Skin

If your stomach isn’t digesting gluten as it should, your intestines will get inflamed. This will result in skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, or even just occasional bouts of itchy skin.

6. Fibromyalgia

This chronic condition only occurs in about 4 percent of U.S. people, but those who are unfortunate enough to suffer from it live with widespread pain in their muscles, ligaments and tendons. According to many health professionals, simply avoiding gluten can help to alleviate the symptoms within days.

7. Chronic Fatigue

If your body isn’t getting the nutrients it needs because it isn’t digesting gluten, it makes sense that you would be tired. So if you have been more exhausted than usual lately, make sure to check your diet for anything out of the ordinary.

8. Lactose Intolerance

This may come as bad news, but a lot of the time lactose intolerance is itself a symptom of gluten intolerance. If you know you are gluten intolerant, chances are you have been checked for a gluten sensitivity. If stomach issues persist, try laying off the grain-based stuff entirely.