Gluten intolerance a serious problem, consult your doctor today
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Gluten is not advised for healthy lifestyle though it is a protein found in many foods, like wheat, rye and barley. Doctors say people with gluten intolerance can develop symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain on consuming food that contains the protein.
However, if a person suffers from celiac disease, consumption of food items that contain gluten leads to an auto-immune response that can do long-term harm. Such Patients often present with recurrent diarrhea, failure to gain weight, weakness, anemia, irritability and behavioral issues, among others.
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