It is estimated that about 40 percent of the world's population is intolerant to gluten. If you have any of these symptoms, you are probably part of that group.
Digestive disorders such as gas, bloating, diarrhea and even constipation (most pronounced in children after ingestion of gluten)
1. Digestive problems such as gas, bloating, diarrhea or constipation. Hard stools especially occurs in children after the introduction of gluten.
2. "Keratosis Pilaris" or better known as "chicken skin" on the back of your hands. This occurs due to the lack of fat and vitamin A which is a result of poor handling of the nutrients in your intestines that were damaged by gluten.
3. Fatigue, fuzzy thinking or feeling tired after eating foods containing gluten.
4. Diagnosis of autoimmune diseases such as thyroid problems, rheumatoid arthritis, ulceration colitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, scleroses and multiple sclerosis.
5. Neurological symptoms such as dizziness and feelings that do not balance.
6. Hormonal imbalances, such as PMS, poly cystic ovaries, or unexplained infertility.
7. migraine.
8. Diagnosis of chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia. These diagnoses suggest that your doctor could not accurately determine the cause of your fatigue or pain.
9. inflammation, swelling and pain in the joints of the fingers, knees or hips.
10. Psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, mood changes or problems in the maintenance of attention and hyperactivity.
The best way to determine if you have problems with gluten is provided completely take out of your diet to about 3 to 4 weeks and then back again. Note that gluten long lingers in the body and that sometimes can take even months to completely get out of your system. That's because the longer you wait, the better results you will get.