Signs of Celiac Disease
By Sara Butler
Celiac disease impacts the lives of about 1 percent of all Americans. This hereditary disorder is an autoimmune disease that makes your body unable to digest gluten, a protein in wheat. If you have celiac disease and continue to eat foods that contain gluten, then you may begin to experience inflammation that can lead to serious health issues. Many people with celiac don't know they have it and are doing damage to their body that they may not be aware of. Here are a few signs of celiac disease you should not ignore.
Mood Swings
One of the signs of celiac disease most people don't recognize is a psychological one: moodiness and even depression. The gluten intolerance disrupts the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut, which can cause a sort of allergic response by the body that can impact the health of the brain. This can cause mood swings and depression, so if you have this symptom in conjunction with others, then you might want to get tested.
Nausea
If you experience consistent nausea on a weekly or even daily basis, then it might be a sign of celiac disease. If you eat something that has a lot of gluten in it and then experience this symptom, then you probably need to get it checked out by a doctor. Try keeping a record of what you eat and when you feel nauseous to see if there's a pattern or obvious connection. This can help your doctor to figure out if there's a problem with gluten.
Rash
Some people with celiac disease develop a rash as a result. This is from an issue with the small intestine that is damaged when gluten is eaten. If you notice a strange rash that seemingly comes from nowhere and doesn't go away, then make sure to have it checked out by a medical professional to ensure it's not celiac disease.
Anemia
When the blood doesn't have enough red blood cells to deliver oxygen throughout the body as it should, that's a disorder called anemia. Often, this is an indication that you're not getting enough iron in your diet. If you develop iron deficiency anemia, then you should probably get tested for celiac disease since this is a common thing associated with the condition.
Celiac disease is easily treatable but you have to be made aware you have it first. It is easy to diagnose, so make sure to check with a medical provider if you suspect you may have it.
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