Intestinal Cramps and Flatulence
A gluten-intolerant person may experience bloating, diarrhea, and gas symptoms. These symptoms occur when the body cannot break down and absorb nutrients properly.
One may also experience abdominal cramping or flatulence (abdominal wind). This is because the carbohydrates in gluten can cause an increase in intestinal gas production. The more frequently they eat foods with gluten, the more likely these symptoms will occur again when eating them again later.
If a person has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gluten intolerance may worsen the symptoms. IBS is a common digestive disorder affecting the colon and the large intestine. Symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation.
