Coeliac and Thyroid?

[Rogol72]

Folks,

Does anyone know statistically, how common Thyroid issues occur in Coeliacs? Hypothyroidism, subclinical hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's.

Thanks in advance.

[knitty kitty]

This article explains how thyroid problems and Celiac are connected...

Celiac Disease and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: The Two Peas in a Pod

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9312543/

Edited September 26, 2025 by knitty kitty

[Scott Adams]

The connection between celiac disease and thyroid disorders, particularly Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism, is well-established and statistically significant. Research indicates that individuals with celiac disease have a much higher prevalence of thyroid disease compared to the general population, with studies suggesting between 4-11% of celiacs have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's. Conversely, the prevalence of celiac disease in those with autoimmune thyroid disease is also elevated, typically ranging from 2-5%. This strong association is believed to stem from a shared genetic predisposition to autoimmunity. Therefore, current medical guidelines often recommend screening for thyroid disorders in diagnosed celiac patients and vice-versa.

This category has summaries of the research on this topic:
https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/celiac-disease-amp-related-diseases-and-disorders/thyroid-pancreatic-disorders-and-celiac-disease/

[Peace lily]

Yes I have thyroid and have had it for over 30 years and just got diagnosed for cealiac last march.I have been complaining all the years about stomach pain weight lost hair falling out they kept blaming on the thyroid and I am over 70 years old. but what I’ve been reading thyroid,diabetes,should take a closer look,I think autoimmune plays a part.All I know is that I cook strictly gluten-free and also found if restaurants don’t have a designated gluten-free kitchen not going there. Cross contamination is a big thing .

[LowellFrancis]

On 9/27/2025 at 12:03 AM, Scott Adams said:

The connection between celiac disease and thyroid disorders, particularly Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism, is well-established and statistically significant. Research indicates that individuals with celiac disease have a much higher prevalence of thyroid disease compared to the general population, with studies suggesting between 4-11% of celiacs have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's. Conversely, the prevalence of celiac disease in those with autoimmune thyroid disease is also elevated, typically ranging from 2-5%. This strong association is believed to stem from a shared genetic predisposition to autoimmunity. Therefore, current medical guidelines often recommend screening for thyroid disorders in diagnosed celiac patients and vice-versa.

This category has summaries of the research on this topic:
https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/celiac-disease-amp-related-diseases-and-disorders/thyroid-pancreatic-disorders-and-celiac-disease/geometry dash lite

The information you shared is very useful, thanks.

[Peace lily]

Thank you ,it’s been a long road for me for having both now ,what upsets the most is that if they discovered that I also have cealiac earlier I would not have injested gluten if I was aware. Double whammy.