Stomach bloating is a feeling of the stomach feeling stretched, puffy and uncomfortable. It’s a common occurrence for most particularly after an indulgent evening of alcohol and unhealthy foods. Sometimes, however, bloating could be a sign of an underlying cause and an intolerance.
Although bloating is very common and can have many explanations, it may also be a sign of gluten intolerance.
In fact, bloating is one of the most common complaints of people who are sensitive or intolerant to gluten.
One study showed that 87 percent of people who had suspected non-celiac gluten sensitive experienced bloating.
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Having a gluten intolerance shares some of the same symptoms as celiac disease but is a less severe condition.
Being gluten intolerant can still cause considerable discomfort, however and people sometimes use lifestyle changes to try and manage it’s symptoms.
Many of the symptoms occur shortly after consuming gluten.
According to the NHS, the best way of identifying a food intolerance is to monitor symptoms and everything a person eats.
“See what happens when you cut out the suspected food for a while, and then reintroduce it into your diet,” explained the health health body.
The health site also recommended keeping a food diary, jotting down everything eaten, any symptoms that arise as a result of eating certain foods and logging the time when these symptoms arise.
