When someone develops an autoimmune disease, that person’s immune system attacks the body’s own cells — the cells it’s meant to protect. Tens of millions of people in the United States alone suffer from an autoimmune disease, with a majority of them still undiagnosed. Women are much more likely to develop an autoimmune disease, with
One of the first steps in testing for gluten intolerance should include a blood test to look for raised antibodies and other biomarkers to determine if the patient has celiac disease. Keep in mind a negative blood test doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t have a gluten intolerance of some kind. There are many things to consider both before and after testing.
The genetic connection with celiac disease may surprise some people because a celiac disease diagnosis was pretty rare prior to this generation. But it was there, even if it wasn’t diagnosed or even if people didn’t discuss their undiagnosed symptoms openly (symptoms like flatulence and diarrhea aren’t often casual conversation topics at family reunions). You
This video features the medical director of the Celiac Disease Center in Chicago, Dr. Guadalini, and dietician Lara Field. Dr. Guadalini focuses on the possible connection between celiac disease and type 1 diabetes as well as the nature of autoimmune diseases and research on these two conditions. Lara Field then discusses the role of diet and nutrition.
This video features GI specialist and celiac disease expert Dr. Fasano. He discusses the role genetics plays in celiac disease as well as other autoimmune diseases. He talks about why so many symptoms can occur, why diagnosis is sometimes delayed and he goes into specifics about celiac disease in children. He also explains why celiac disease is different than a food allergy.
