When we say “wheat allergy” it is clear that there is an allergic response to the ingestion of wheat; and because it is only protein that causes an allergic reaction, one can assume “wheat allergy” is indeed a reaction to the protein content of wheat, hence most likely either glutenins or gliadins (although wheta also… Read more »
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How does having one autoimmune disorder put you at greater risk for another?
We don’t yet know why having one autoimmune disorder puts you at greater risk for another. However, if you have one autoimmune disease you also have the genes for the others.
(Updated .)Can celiac disease cause psoriasis?
The prevalence of psoriasis, which is also an autoimmune condition, is slightly more elevated in those with celiac disease than those who don’t have it, but we don’t know if celiac causes it.
(Updated .)What’s the difference between celiac disease, gluten intolerance, non-celiac gluten sensitivity and wheat allergy?
We use “wheat intolerance syndrome” when referring to the entire category of gluten issues: celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity and wheat allergy. Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder that affects the digestive process of the small intestine. “Non-celiac gluten sensitivity” (what many call “gluten intolerance”) causes the body to mount a stress response (often… Read more »
(Updated .)Does non-celiac gluten sensitivity cause other autoimmune diseases?
We don’t know for sure whether non-celiac gluten sensitivity causes other autoimmune diseases, but the current thinking is that it does not.
(Updated .)Is celiac disease related to connected tissue disease?
They are both autoimmune diseases, so they may be associated.
(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 celiac disease a rare condition?
No. Celiac disease affects at least 1% of the United States population, or nearly 3 million Americans—it’s the most prevalent genetic autoimmune disorder in the world. Yet, upwards of 90% of those who have it remain undiagnosed.
(Updated .)Is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) associated with celiac disease?
Both MS and celiac disease are autoimmune diseases and share the same genes. Approximately 10% of those who have MS also have celiac disease.
(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.
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