can a gluten allergy cause constipation
Constipation is characterized by infrequent or difficult-to-pass stools. Roughly 32 percent of the over 5,000 participants in the 2003 Canadian Celiac Health Survey reported constipation as a symptom before diagnosis. In other words, consuming gluten when you are intolerant can trigger constipation. Once you are diagnosed, treatment involves a gluten-free diet. Because many gluten-free diets lack fiber, which promotes digestive function, constipation can also occur as a complication of your diet.