Question 1

what is the definition or description of: gluten insensitivity?

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Gluten sensitivity: Celiac sprue. I think you mean gluten sensitity?  Is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine.Caused by a reaction to gliadin, a prolamin (gluten protein) found in wheat. Characteristic symptoms of pale, loose and greasy stool (steatorrhoea), and weight loss or failure to gain weight (in young children).

Question 2

what's the treatment for gluten insensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Avoid gluten: 6 percent of the u.S population has gluten sensitivity. 1 percent has celiac. There is no objective test to prove gluten sensitivity. If one cuts out gluten, they should feel fine if he or she is gluten sensitive. Celiac on the other hand can be confirmed by endoscopy and/or blood tests. If you have any suspicion of this you should see a doctor.

Question 3

how can  a gluten allergy develop?

Accepted Answer

Genetic: It is genetic although most of the  people with the genes do not develop gluten sensitivity.

Question 4

what does it mean to have a gluten allergy?

Accepted Answer

Gluten sensativity: Physicians usually refer to this as gluten sensitivity or intolerance. Its not a true allergy. Many use this term incorrectly. Historically this term has referred to celiac disease which is a condition that results in abdominal pain, bloating, changes in stools, weight loss, fatigue, and weakness when someone with this problem consumes foods with gluten.

Question 5

doctors, what are the symptoms of a gluten allergy?

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See below: diarrhea and or constipation
abdominal pain 
heartburn
bloating
fatigue
anemia
joint pain
rash
depression and or anxiety

Question 6

what are the causes of celiac disease (gluten allergy)?

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A reaction to gluten: Celiac disease (gluten allergy) occurs in a person who may have a genetic tendency to react abnormally to gluten (a protein in wheat, barley, and rye). Something causes his immune system to over-react to gluten. Later, when he eats foods containing gluten, his immune system reacts with the intestine that is digesting the gluten, thus causing intestinal problems and abnormal digestion.

Question 7

what does coelic mean?  i heard it is the gluten allergy.

Accepted Answer

Gluten sensitivity: Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease is the term describing a GI condition in which the individual is sensitive to gluten, which is present in wheat products.  Fortunately now there are more and more products that do not contain gluten, so having a gluten free diet is not as difficult as it once was.

Question 8

candida vs. gluten allergy? what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: Candida is a common yeast/fungus found in the GI tract and can be a complication of using inhaled steroids for treating asthma.  Also can be a cause of vaginitis after treatment with antibiotics.  Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains that in susceptible people is not digested leading to diarrhea.  This is celiac disease and treated by eliminating gluten from the diet.

Question 9

what are the advantages and disadvantages of dieting gluten free if you don't have gluten allergy?

Accepted Answer

Only disadvantages: If you don't have gluten allergy, restriction your diet from wheat and gluten is only putting a burden on your lifestyle. Plus, it is expensive to do so. The important rule about diet is a balance diet with everything in moderation. Regular exercise will make you healthy.

Question 10

i have corn gluten allergy, what now ?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance: The current treatment for food allergies is reading ingredient labels to find foods that do not contain that particular food.  A dietician or nutritionist can help with a diet if a person is having trouble.  Corn allergy is fairly uncommon but corn is a very common ingredient.  Fortunately, there are many gluten free products available now.

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