Thursday, October, 29, 2009
Gluten Intolerance Information
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 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 Sloane Miller
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Health Expert
...in 1996, most doctors weren't aware of how common celiac disease was in the general population...
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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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By GingerVieira
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Health Expert
...Diabetes. I've had Type 1 diabetes for 10 years, and Celiac disease for 9 years. I am a...
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By Elizabeth Roberts
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Health Expert
Whether you have an actual Celiac Disease (CD) diagnosis or you've done an Elimination diet - look...
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Health Guide
Alternative Names Resources -
celiac disease Information Upon diagnosis, it is very important that you receive counseling from a registered...
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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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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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...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,...
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...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...
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Related News
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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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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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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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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June 30, 2009
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Parents may be unnecessarily switching infant milk formulas. A study found many parents misinterpret normal baby behaviors as...
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