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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Gluten Intolerance Symptoms

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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Sorting through Celiac Disease and Food Allergies
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...Y here in New York City entitled: "Sorting through Celiac Disease and Food Allergies". The... Read more »

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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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Trying New Things
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

...gastroenterologist and was given a basic blood test for Celiac disease which came back negative.... 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 »

Health Guide

Celiac disease: sprue
...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... 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 »
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: 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
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.... Read more »

Related News

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 »

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 »

Many mistake celiac disease for IBS
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... 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 »