Five percent of children who have arthritis have celiac disease as its cause. The number of celiac children who present with arthritis is just not known.
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Should I worry about my child with celiac disease (or other children) using PLAY-DOH, sculpting clay, acrylic paints or other gluten-containing products?
Gluten cannot be absorbed through the skin. Most people with celiac disease, even those with dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) do not have to worry about touching or feeling wheat. However, it’s a serious concern as many children are prone to putting their hands in their mouths or do not wash their hands after touching wheat-containing products… Read more »
(Updated .)Are food allergies more or less likely to resolve in kids with celiac disease?
There’s no difference in food allergies between celiac and non-celiac kids.
(Updated .)How much oats can a child under 5 years of age consume per day?
A child under 5 years of age can consume less than one cup of pure, gluten-free oats per day, which is about three servings for a child of that age.
(Updated .)Do you offer any local programs for children with celiac disease?
Look for local support groups to see if they provide programs for children. For instance, see if “Raising Our Celiac Kids” (ROCK) has a group in your area.
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