Celiac Disease
Another popular cause of stomach bloating is Celiac disease, a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine as the body’s negative response to gluten. As a result of the attacks on the intestinal wall, people with Celiac disease experience diarrhea and stomach aches on top of a swollen belly area.
Gluten is in grains like rye, wheat, and barley. It is also found in prepackaged foods like cereal, crackers, and gravy and soup mixes.
Celiac disease is a lifelong condition. But while it may not be curable, it can be manageable. Apart from treatments, patients are also advised to follow a gluten-free diet, keeping them away from pantry staples, especially heavily processed foods. Removing the trigger also removes the symptoms. However, if Celiac disease is not correctly diagnosed and treated, it could make the patient vulnerable to certain diseases, including osteoporosis, infertility, and malnutrition. Other times, the condition exists secondary to another, more serious health issue: lupus, type 1 diabetes, thyroid disease, liver disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjogren’s syndrome.
