Thursday, October, 29, 2009
Gluten Intolerance Cause Of
February 17, 2009
Could chronic acid reflux be caused by gluten intolerance? One reader writes to The People’s Pharmacy to say that a diagnosis of celiac disease finally cured her friend's constant heartburn. Pharmacologists Joe and Teresa Graedon respond to the reader with information on how and why intolerance to the gluten protein found in wheat, barley and rye could cause an overproduction of acid. And they suggest that the disease is much more common than many people know.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Sloane Miller
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Health Expert
...Y here in New York City entitled: "Sorting through Celiac Disease and Food Allergies". The...
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By Elizabeth Roberts
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Health Expert
...gastroenterologist and was given a basic blood test for Celiac disease which came back negative....
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By Neil Gonter, MD
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Health Expert
Often one is told they have decreased bone mineralization (osteoporosis or osteopenia) on their...
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By Ann Bartlett
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Health Expert
...intolerance without having Celiac Disease? Celiac Disease is a genetic intolerance for...
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By Elizabeth Roberts
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Health Expert
...people who are diagnosed with IBD find out they have Celiac disease as well, or instead of IBD....
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Health Guide
Sprue; Nontropical sprue;
Gluten intolerance; Gluten-sensitive enteropathy Prevention Because the exact cause is unknown, there is no known way to prevent the...
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Celiac disease is an inherited, autoimmune disease. The lining of the small intestine is damagedfromeating gluten and other proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats....
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...for staying well. Upon diagnosis, seek consultation from a registered dietitian with a specialty in
celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. A support group may also help you cope with the...
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Alternative Names Resources -
celiac disease Information Upon diagnosis, it is very important that you receive counseling from a registered...
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...Nontropical sprue;
Gluten intolerance; Gluten-sensitive enteropathy Symptoms The symptoms of
celiac disease can vary significantly from person to person. Symptoms may be intestinal or...
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Related News
July 13, 2009
The serious digestive system disorder known as celiac disease has become more common in the United States, a new Mayo Clinic study suggests. Celiac...
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October 02, 2008
A reader wants to know why celiac disease is often misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and what tests can distinguish between the two. Dr....
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October 02, 2008
Many doctors mistake the symptoms of celiac disease for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), experts say. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that...
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August 25, 2009
Patients with celiac disease struggle under the financial burden of staying healthy, experts say, and that's because gluten-free foods can cost three...
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April 21, 2009
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers this list of symptoms that may be warning signs of celiac disease in adults.
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