The only reported association between celiac disease and cardiological problems is with dilated cardiomyopathy. See this case for a review and a large epidemiological investigation: Emilsson L, Andersson B, Elfström P, Green PH, Ludvigsson JF. Risk of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy in 29 000 patients with celiac disease. J Am Heart Assoc. 2012 Jun;1(3):e001594. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.112.001594…. Read more »
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Is arthritis associated with celiac disease?
The connection between inflammation of the GI tract and arthritis is quite complex. It’s true that for most children with celiac, the arthritis will improve with the removal of gluten, but not always. The complication is that the incidence of celiac disease is increased in children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) as compared to other… Read more »
(Updated .)Is amenorrhea associated with celiac disease?
Once your nutritional status is replenished through adherence to a strict, gluten-free diet, amenorrhea should disappear. However, it must be noted that amenorrhea may co-exist with celiac disease, not as a result of it, so a gluten-free diet may not resolve the problem.
(Updated .)Am I still at risk for developing intestinal/stomach cancer even after I’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease and switched to gluten-free diet?
The risk for intestinal cancer in celiac patients is elevated, especially in the first year after diagnosis, as a result of the previous time eating gluten. Once on a gluten-free diet for a year or more, the risk returns to normal.
(Updated .)My hands and feet are cold all of the time. Is this due to low iron?
Your iron could be low, but it could also indicate hypothyroidism, Raynaud’s phenomenon, malnutrition or something else.
(Updated .)How should someone with celiac disease treat diarrhea?
Treat diarrhea just like anyone who does not have celiac disease: drink plenty of fluids and seek medical care if the diarrhea causes any additional problems, such as dehydration, dizziness, high fever, bloody stools, etc., or does not stop within a few days.
(Updated .)Is there a link between celiac disease and gout?
There is no link between celiac disease and gout.
(Updated .)Are white patches on my tongue—not thrush, but looks like it—related to celiac disease?
White patches on your tongue aren’t caused by celiac disease.
(Updated .)Is there a link between sleep apnea and celiac disease?
We know of no evidence that supports a link between sleep apnea and celiac disease.
(Updated .)Is “pink eye” associated with celiac disease?
There is no correlation between conjunctivitis (“pink eye”) and celiac disease.
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