Question 1

do grapes contain gluten?  it seems i suffer from gluten intolerance and i get the same symptoms when i eat grapes.

Accepted Answer

No: Grapes are gluten free.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of gluten intolerance?

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Intolerance or more?: Gluten intolerance (about 10% of people) may cause bloating, diarrhea, nonspecific complaints. Celiac disease, among its many manifestations may result in diarrhea. In the latter, exposure of intestine to gluten causes inflammation of affected gut lining, with a decrease in absorptive surface of that gut, & resulting malabsorption of food--best & most enduring fix being to avoid eating gluten.

Question 3

what are typical signs of gluten intolerance?

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Gluten: Most times you would have gastrointestinal sxs
could also manifest as a skin rash.

Question 4

is it possible to outgrow a gluten intolerance?

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Not usually: Not usually, but check with a gastroenterologist for his opinion.

Question 5

has gluten intolerance always existed? why is it so common nowadays?

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Gluten trend: Celiac disease has always existed in which people need to avoid gluten. Overall this is a small percentage of the population.  Recently gluten has become a trendy protein to blame for various things in the media and in business. It has become very big business. It is not necessarily that so many people are all of a sudden intolerant but rather they are blaming many different ailments on gluten.

Question 6

is there a test for gluten intolerance?

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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 7

will depression symptoms be from gluten intolerance?

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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 8

can infants have celiac disease or gluten intolerance?

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

Question 9

what is the test for gluten intolerance or just sensitivty?

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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.

Question 10

help docs, is hypersalivation a sign of gluten intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Saliva: it may be. Other things include acid reflux, mouth infections, medications and swallowing issues.

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