Celiac Disease Information - Summary / Overview

Celiac Disease Head to Toe

By Wendy Cohan
Published 10/19/2009
Celiac Disease Information - Summary / Overview
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In its ability to affect virtually any part of the body, gluten intolerance in the form of celiac disease is a major driver of health care delivery and associated costs. This short article covers the body's potential responses to gluten from head to toe, literally.

Medical Superstitions of the Twenty-First Century

By Ron Hoggan
Published 01/14/2009
Celiac Disease Information - Summary / Overview
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Gluten sensitivity and celiac disease have long been seen as a gut disease. Unfortunately, this has resulted in a variety of erroneous medical perceptions, leading to limited and distorted perspectives on the impact of gluten on human health. After a battle of more than 50 years, celiac disease is now widely recognized both in and out of the medical profession, as common and treatable only with a gluten-free diet.

The Gluten Syndrome—Gut, Skin and Brain

By Dr. Rodney Ford M.D.
Published 10/22/2008
Celiac Disease Information - Summary / Overview
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The Gluten Syndrome refers to the cluster of symptoms that you experience if you react to gluten. Gluten can affect your gut, your skin, and your brain. It applies to any reaction that is caused by gluten. It includes celiac disease, along with the myriad symptoms that can be experienced throughout your gastro-intestinal tract in response to gluten. It also includes many other symptoms that do not stem from your gut. These include brain and behavior disorders, irritability and tiredness, skin problems, muscular aches and pains and joint problems.

Celiac Disease Genetics

By Dr. Scot Lewey
Published 08/17/2008
Celiac Disease Information - Summary / Overview
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Are you confused about genetic testing for celiac disease? Do you want to know what tests you should request and which laboratory to use? Have you already had celiac DQ genetic testing but are not sure what the results mean or what your risk is of developing celiac disease or gluten sensitivity? These are the questions I will answer in the next few pages.