What are the signs and symptoms?
Signs and symptoms are numerous and vary from person to person. Few people suffer from “classic” intestinal symptoms. Some people may have a few symptoms whilst others may have many. It is also possible to have no symptoms but still have damage to the intestinal lining from gluten intolerance. Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a skin condition that presents as a rash of little blisters on certain areas of the body, usually on the knees, elbows and buttocks. It can also present on the back, sacrum, face, trunk, and inside the mouth. Sensitivity to gluten can bring on the rash and the digestive system may also be affected, resulting in a form of coeliac disease. Although rare, DH can continue to present itself even after years on a gluten free diet.
In its early stages, prostate cancer is asymptomatic. As the cancerous tissue expands, symptoms may emerge. The most frequent symptoms are urinary problems: low or interrupted urinary flow, frequent or painful micturition, incontinence, difficulty urinating or bloodstained urine, followed by fatigue, weight loss and bone pains. Other symptoms include difficulty having an erection, blood in the urine or semen and frequent pain in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs Most often, these symptoms are not due to cancer. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an infection, or another health problem may cause them. Professional advice must be taken whenever possible, so that problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
