Also called: gluten intolerance
Sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
Very common
More than 3 million US cases per year
Gluten sensitivity ranges from full-blown celiac disease with small bowel inflammation and damage, to allergy to or intolerance of gluten.
Symptoms can include bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, tiredness, and skin rashes.
A gluten free-diet generally reverses or stops the symptoms.
Ages affected
3-5 | |
6-13 | |
14-18 | |
19-40 | |
41-60 | |
60+ |
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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