Because we don’t yet know what triggers someone genetically predisposed to celiac disease to actually manifest the disease, I’m fascinated with any study that tries to isolate the different potential variables involved. A study conducted by the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children and published in the Journal of Pediatrics suggests that children born in the
While we know gluten triggers the symptoms of celiac disease, we don’t yet understand what causes someone with the celiac genes to go from tolerating gluten to manifesting full-blown celiac disease. A common hypothesis is that it has something to do with a change in the microbiome of our intestinal tract. However, recent research may
In an earlier post I discussed research indicating that multiple infant infections increase the risk of celiac disease. In short, the more infections an infant has, the greater its risk for developing celiac disease. At the time I suggested this may be a result of the antibiotics administered to treat the infections, because antibiotics change
Could gut bacteria explain why celiac disease manifests itself in some genetically predisposed people but not in others? Could we develop an effective treatment for celiac disease using probiotics? Recent research suggests the microbiome in the human digestive tract may illuminate the celiac disease trigger. It may also illuminate an effective treatment. Read on to learn more.
A small but frustrating percentage of people with celiac disease can’t seem to get better despite maintaining a vigilant gluten-free diet. In the past, these people were diagnosed with refractory celiac disease (RCD). Today they will be diagnosed with non-responsive celiac disease (NRCD), and a smaller subset of these individuals will be diagnosed with refractory
In an allergic reaction, your immune system over-reacts to a foreign substance the human body usually ignores. In an autoimmune disease, your immune system reacts to normal cells or tissues that it usually ignores or accepts. This is why a peanut allergy can trigger a severe reaction via anaphylactic shock while celiac disease can do damage without any evident, tangible reaction after eating gluten.
Recent research ties infant infections to increased celiac disease risk. But why? In this post Sarah discusses different reasons and ways our gut bacteria population changes and what consequences may result because of these changes.
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Sadly, many parents are not even aware that their child has gluten intolerance until the symptoms become more noticeable and severe. If gluten intolerance in children isn’t treated, it can turn serious and cause more stressful symptoms during adolescence and into adulthood. The symptoms are not always easy to diagnose so it is important to be vigilant and watch for all of these symptoms.
Among the most common gluten intolerance symptoms is either diarrhea or constipation along with gas and bloating. Besides being uncomfortable celiac disease constipation isn’t a healthy condition to have for too long. Knowing how to treat this constipation by following a proper diet and eating more of the best foods for constipation can give you a great deal of relief and improve your health.
