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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Gluten Intolerance Information

Q&A: Celiac disease linked to acid reflux

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

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Going Gluten Free
By Ann Bartlett , Health Expert

...intolerance without having Celiac Disease?    Celiac Disease is a genetic intolerance for... Read more »

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Gluten-Free: An Interview with Kelly Courson, an Original Celiac Chick
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...in 1996, most doctors weren't aware of how common celiac disease was in the general population... Read more »

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5 IBD Myths
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

...people who are diagnosed with IBD find out they have Celiac disease as well, or instead of IBD.... Read more »

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Celiac Disease & Diabetes - Why YOU Should Be TESTED
By GingerVieira , Health Expert

...Diabetes.   I've had Type 1 diabetes for 10 years, and Celiac disease for 9 years. I am a... Read more »

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Eating Gluten-Free
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

Whether you have an actual Celiac Disease (CD) diagnosis or you've done an Elimination diet - look... Read more »

Health Guide

Celiac disease: resources
Alternative Names Resources - celiac disease Information Upon diagnosis, it is very important that you receive counseling from a registered... Read more »
Celiac disease: sprue
...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... Read more »
Celiac disease: sprue
Sprue; Nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance; Gluten-sensitive enteropathy Prevention Because the exact cause is unknown, there is no known way to prevent the... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis
...endoscopies may not be necessary. The study found that people self-reporting symptoms provides as much information as the endoscopies.X-rays and Barium Enema. The double-contrast barium enema,... Read more »
Endometriosis: Diagnosis
...recurrent pelvic pain associated with menstruation. Dysmenorrhea is common in many women. [For more information on dysmenorrhea, see In-Depth Report #100: Menstrual disorders.]Adenomyosis. A... Read more »

Related News

Tips: Celiac disease symptoms in adults
April 21, 2009

The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers this list of symptoms that may be warning signs of celiac disease in adults. Read summary »

Q&A: How does a doctor diagnose celiac disease?
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.... Read summary »

Celiac patients struggle with the expense of food
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... Read summary »

Celiac disease on the rise
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... Read summary »

Parents Misdiagnose Milk Intolerance
June 30, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Parents may be unnecessarily switching infant milk formulas. A study found many parents misinterpret normal baby behaviors as... Read summary »