What are the gluten allergy symptoms in toddlers?

Answer by  vietnamgirls (1177)

The most common symptoms are skin reactions such as Ecxema, hives or swelling, abdominal distress including cramps, nausea and vomiting, weight loss and respiratory complications such as asthma. A distended abdomen is a telltale sign of gluten intolerance along with impaired growth, poor muscle tone and loss of appetite. The goood news is that children often outgrow the allerg.

Answer by  shenanigans (27)

The toddler may become extremely fussy and require repeated diaper changes. Stool itself may have a more potent odor and loose. Attention to the foods eaten and consequent testing may be necessary to diagnose for certain.

Answer by  wennifred (597)

Gastrointestinal distress, including diarrhea and blood in the stool. General fussiness, congestion, weight loss, and eczema are some other common symptoms of food allergies. An elimination diet is the best way of "testing" for such an allergy in a young child, as allergy tests are generally inconclusive at this age.

Answer by  colo22 (278)

Varying from mild to intense are stomach irritations (vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, pale stools, swollen stomach), slower growth, frequent infections, hives and rashes, irritability, feeling generally unwell. It is wise to have them tested or look for books available for gluten free foods and recipes to try. Many are available at the library.

Answer by  jswierko (43)

The symptoms of a gluten allergy can differ in children. Some symptoms may be: heart burn, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, and minor rectal bleeding. Again, they differ in children so you might not see all these signs. There also could be unexplained weight loss, diarrhea, acid reflux, and itchy dermatitis.

Answer by  traumatised (3285)

If you have introduced gluten into a toddler's diet and see a combination of symptoms such as loss of appetite, sudden behavioral changes, bulky/pale stool, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, swollen or cramping stomach, intestinal gas, underdeveloped arm and leg muscles, failure to grow, skin rashes, mouth ulcers, fatigue or anemia, then it is worth getting an allergy test.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

Typically they will throw up or grab their stomach after a meal. They also have watery diarrhea and typically are slow to acheive normal growth milestones.

Answer by  jaclark586 (359)

The most notable is a failure to thrive (lack or growth or weight gain), other include diareah and upset stomach. However, like adults the symptoms vary widely.

Answer by  physio2000 (14)

Gluten allergy causes abdominal bloating and vomiting in children. This leads to weight loss. The other symptoms are irritability and retarded growth. There will be a delay in puberty

Answer by  jackson26 (5)

Gluten allergies are common compare than other food allergies. Gluten is a kind of protein which is found in wheat. The most common symptoms are skin reaction such as swelling, nause, and weight loss.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

Diarrhea and steatorrhea are the big ones. Steatorrhea is fatty foul smelling stool that looks oily and floats due to it high fat content. Other symptoms are abdominal pain that is worse after meals and is releived by not eating. If you are concerned your toddler has celiac disease you need to see a doctor.