Indications You May Have Celiac Disease

Neurological Symptoms

Feelings of dizziness or being off-balance may be an indication of celiac disease. This is similar to brain fog and may occur directly after an affected individual consumes a meal containing gluten. Migraine headaches are also a sign of celiac disease. Symptoms of a migraine include increased sensitivity to light, stroke-like symptoms, the loss of feeling or numbness in limbs, and cognitive impairment. Moodiness, anxiety, mood swings, depression, and attention deficit disorder may also be an indication of celiac disease, especially if there is a history of long term gluten use. Eliminating foods containing gluten from the diet should clear up these symptoms within two weeks.

Inflammation

Inflammation, as it will not surprise many individuals to learn, is a symptom that can indicate the presence of countless illnesses and disease, including celiac disease. Thus, inflammation alone is not enough for an accurate diagnosis of any condition (unless there is a clear cause observed and immediate inflammation after). However, inflammation that occurs in the joints, fingers, knees or hips may be an indication of celiac disease. Chronic inflammation builds up inside joints when the body has a long-term reaction to gluten. If gluten has been present in the body for many years, it can be an indication the body is trying to naturally heal itself.