There’s no link between celiac and sinus infections or sinus malformations that we are aware of.
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Is gastritis sometimes associated with celiac disease?
Yes. Approximately 50-60% of celiacs have, at the time of diagnosis, a lymphocytic gastritis (infiltration of these specific white blood cells called lymphocytes into the superficial layers of the stomach). However, this is rarely the cause of symptoms and promptly regresses on a gluten-free diet.
(Updated .)Are women with celiac disease less likely to have breast cancer?
Yes, we’ve known this to be true for some time, but the reason is still unknown.
(Updated .)Once I’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease and have begun a gluten-free diet, will it prevent other autoimmune disease, such as diabetes?
In the vast majority of patients who have both diseases, Type 1 Diabetes is diagnosed before celiac disease. Unfortunately, if celiac disease is diagnosed first and a gluten-free diet is started it won’t prevent the possible development of Type 1 Diabetes. While about 10% of Type 1 Diabetics have celiac disease, only about 3-5% of… Read more »
(Updated .)Is peripheral neuropathy a symptom of celiac disease?
Peripheral neuropathy can be a symptom of celiac disease. However, if caught and treated quickly this symptom should resolve. If the symptom continues, please see a neurologist.
(Updated .)Is there a connection between celiac disease and Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)?
We’re more frequently seeing an association between EoE and celiac disease. In these cases, diets may also need to eliminate milk, soy, egg, fish and nuts, but a medical professional should only decide this after careful examination. EoE is an allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus that can cause difficulty in swallowing and heartburn, and… Read more »
(Updated .)How many children with diabetes will eventually develop celiac disease?
Studies show rates between 2.6% and 16%. With time, more diabetics who were initially negative at screening will become positive.
(Updated .)Do diagnosed celiacs on a gluten-free diet see an increased rate of Type1 Diabetes?
Yes, but Type 1 Diabetes is more commonly diagnosed before celiac disease.
(Updated .)Do some with celiac disease also have lactose intolerance?
It’s possible to be intolerant to other substances as well as gluten, but intolerance for one does not necessarily cause or occur with the other more frequently. Many who have celiac disease are also lactose intolerant, but it often resolves after the gut has a chance to heal.
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