When gluten reaches the small intestine in a celiac subject, there is an inflammatory kind of response of the local immune system that results in the aggression of the cells that form the lining of the gut. However, this immune response does not imply that the immune system is weakened and will not be able… Read more »
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How would microbiota contribute toward the prevalence of celiac disease?
Microbiota have a pivotal role in the development of the correct immunity in the gut. Research on this topic is ongoing.
(Updated .)Does the phrase “over-responsive immune system” mean that a person with celiac disease has an aggressive immune system rather than a weak one?
Yes, so aggressive it mistakenly attacks the small intestine.
(Updated .)Why does the prevalence of celiac disease double every 15-20 years?
At this time, no one knows for sure why the prevalence of celiac disease doubles every 15-20 years. We do know that the prevalence of all autoimmune diseases is on the rise. The most accepted theory for this is the “hygiene theory,” which states that as our cultures get cleaner our immune systems get weaker.
(Updated .)I feel like I get sick more often than I ever did before I was diagnosed with celiac disease. Does celiac disease affect the immune system?
Celiac disease doesn’t affect the immune system at all. If anything, those with celiac disease have a stronger immune system.
(Updated .)I’ve been told that I should receive additional shots due to celiacs having a compromised immune system. Is this true?
The immune system of those with celiac disease has not been compromised. You should receive the same immunizations as healthy individuals.
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