Question 1

i have been diagnosed with ibs and a gluten intolerance. for 2 weeks i have had a excess amount of mucus in my stool, abdominal and lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: If you have been avoiding gluten and still have these symptoms, then it is time to consult your doctor preferably a GI specialist.

Question 2

i've felt bloated for last 3 week but had constipation got flatulence got lower back pain and cramp in stomach have i got ibs or lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Could be either.: Try keeping a log of everything you're eating, your bowel movements and what else is going on in your life. Lactose intolerance typically causes gas and sometimes diarrhea and crampy abdominal pain, but not necessarily back pain. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) certainly can cause these symptoms, but is a diagnosis of exclusion. You should consult with your doctor to help you figure this out.

Question 3

can gluten intolerance be hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The most common known way of having gluten intolerance is genetic predisposition. Over 90% of those with the disease can trace back to family members. Some have the gene but not the family member having it though an the new acquisition is of unsure origin.

Question 4

how do i know if i have gluten intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Lab testing: I would recommend seeing your primary doctor for an initial screen, which usually includes blood tests--you need to be on a regular diet (not gluten free) for the tests to work. Depending on the results of the blood tests, you may need a referral to a GI doctor.

Question 5

could you tell me what are gluten intolerance symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: If you are experiencing unexplained weight loss, gastrointestinal symptoms especially after having eaten gluten (usually in wheat), and even nerve problems (numbness, you should considered being tested for gluten intolerance.  A simple blood test may provide the diagnosis (although not as definitive as an intestinal biospy) but you must be eating gluten for the test to be accurate.

Question 6

is there a way to know if i have a gluten intolerance disorder?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: A detail history will be taken by your doctor, along with a physical exam.  Then diagnostic tests should be done, including measuring  anti gliadin antibodies. A total IgA also needs to be measured because if this is low you tests for celiac disease can be erroneously normal.   A small bowel biopsy is confirmatory.

Question 7

is there a test for gluten intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Testing for gluten intolerance, the cause of celiac disease, is usually first done by blood testing for anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (ttga) or anti-endomysium antibodies (ema).  If these tests are inconclusive, your doctor may recommend additional blood tests or an intestinal biopsy.

Question 8

will depression symptoms be from gluten intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Not primarily but: Gluten intolerance may trigger depression if you are vulnerable to it. Address the gluten problem, of course, but seek assistance for the depression as a separate matter.

Question 9

can infants have celiac disease or gluten intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, but may not show symptoms for years. While milk fed, will not seee any symptoms until those foods are introduced.

Question 10

what is the test for gluten intolerance or just sensitivty?

Accepted Answer

Blood test: The most concise way to make the diagnosis is a small bowel endoscopy with biopsies taken to examine the histology under the microscope. Tissue transglutaminase (ttg) and antiendomysial antibodies are two sensitive blood tests that also will help confirm the diagnosis.

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I have been diagnosed with ibs and a gluten intolerance. for 2 weeks i have had a excess amount of mucus in my stool, abdominal and lower back pain?

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