Q. People who have very smelly poop or gas that could knock a train off the tracks may have celiac disease. That was my problem, and a totally gluten-free diet cured the stinky poo/gas as well as many other symptoms.
A. Abdominal bloating and foul-smelling stool are only a few of the symptoms of celiac disease. In this condition, exposure to gluten found in barley, rye and wheat triggers an autoimmune reaction that slowly destroys the lining of the digestive tract. Other common symptoms include anemia, fatigue, unexplained aches and pains, chronic canker sores and migraine headaches. A blood test is the first step in diagnosis.
We discuss celiac disease as a cause of gastrointestinal distress in our Guide to Digestive Disorders. Anyone who would like a copy can download a pdf electronic version for $2 at this link.
While you are on the website, you might also check out our recent hour-long interview (show 964) with Alessio Fasano, MD, one of the world’s pre-eminent experts on celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. He shares some fascinating insights on this condition and talks about what a healthy diet might look like. If you would like an mp3 version of the show, here is a link to show # 964. If you would rather listen to this interview on a CD, here is a link to that format.
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