Celiac disease is not typically known for causing back problems. However, it can cause arthritis and arthritis of the spine could cause back trouble.
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Can celiac disease cause nasal polyps and allergic rhinitis?
Celiac disease can be associated with an increased prevalence of allergic conditions (asthma, eczema, etc.), so allergic rhinitis could be an association. We recommend the normal treatment for specific allergic conditions in addition to a gluten-free diet.
(Updated .)Is there a link between celiac disease and interstitial cystitis?
Both of these conditions are quite common, therefore they may be seen in the same patient. However, we’ve seen no research to indicate that they are linked to each other.
(Updated .)Will my skin breakout if I use topical products like shampoos/lotions that have gluten in them?
Gluten must be ingested to be cause for concern for someone with celiac disease. We still recommend those with celiac disease avoid contact with gluten, especially with products that have the potential to be ingested. Small amounts of gluten can be found in many cosmetics, lotions and shampoos. Avoid product ingredients that literally say “wheat,”… Read more »
(Updated .)Is there an association between celiac disease and common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)?
CVID can cause similar pathological changes in the small bowel as celiac disease (except there’s an absence of plasma cells in CVID which is how it’s diagnosed). Also, because of low immunoglobulins, celiac can be harder to diagnose (because our serological tests are antibody based). However, we don’t know of a direct link between celiac… Read more »
(Updated .)Is hair loss associated with celiac disease?
Hair loss can certainly happen, especially in young adults, but more so as a result of nutrient deficiencies than through association with celiac disease.
(Updated .)Is there a link between celiac disease and motor neuron diseases (MND)?
There is no known link between motor neuron diseases (MND) and celiac disease.
(Updated .)Is delayed development in a child related to celiac disease?
Delayed development is not linked to celiac disease. The only possible link would be a condition of very severe and very protracted malabsorption with malnutrition (which is practically nonexistent in developed countries). Even then, it would largely regress in a relatively short time after starting a gluten-free diet.
(Updated .)Is bipolar disorder associated with celiac disease?
Bipolar disorder hasn’t specifically been linked to celiac disease, but several other psychological conditions have.
(Updated .)Do those with celiac disease have trouble absorbing calcium?
When celiac disease is active it prevents the absorption of the proper amounts of many nutrients, but once following a strict gluten-free diet, absorption levels should come close to, meet and possibly exceed normal levels. Even if the gut doesn’t totally heal, most people will absorb enough calcium.
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