Medical Issues
Special medical issues to bear in mind if you have celiac disease.
What People With Celiac Disease Need To Know About The Hepatitis B Vaccine
If you have celiac disease and were vaccinated against hepatitis B, the vaccine might not be effective. Here's what you need to know.
If you have celiac disease and were vaccinated against hepatitis B, the vaccine might not be effective. Here's what you need to know.
Osteoporosis and Celiac Disease
Osteoporosis (fragile bones) is common in patients with celiac disease. The American Gastroenterological Association advises that (1) patients with celiac disease should be tested for osteoporosis and (2) young patients with osteoporosis should be tested for celiac disease.
Osteoporosis (fragile bones) is common in patients with celiac disease. The American Gastroenterological Association advises that (1) patients with celiac disease should be tested for osteoporosis and (2) young patients with osteoporosis should be tested for celiac disease.
Side Effects of the Gluten-Free Diet
If you have celiac disease and you're managing to avoid gluten, that's great -- but it doesn't mean your diet is completely healthy. Keep the following issues in mind as you shop and plan your meals.
If you have celiac disease and you're managing to avoid gluten, that's great -- but it doesn't mean your diet is completely healthy. Keep the following issues in mind as you shop and plan your meals.
Protect Yourself from Gluten in Medicines
Unless a medication is specifically labeled as gluten-free, calling the manufacturer is the only way to confirm the medication’s gluten-free status.
Unless a medication is specifically labeled as gluten-free, calling the manufacturer is the only way to confirm the medication’s gluten-free status.
Where to Get Drug Company Contact Information
These resources should only be starting points for investigating the gluten-free status of medications. There is no substitute for checking with the manufacturer directly.
These resources should only be starting points for investigating the gluten-free status of medications. There is no substitute for checking with the manufacturer directly.
Call for Participants to Test AT-1001, New Drug for Celiac Disease
Alba Pharmaceuticals is seeking adult volunteers with celiac disease to participate in a clinical trial of their new drug, AT-1001.
Alba Pharmaceuticals is seeking adult volunteers with celiac disease to participate in a clinical trial of their new drug, AT-1001.
What People with Celiac Disease Need to Know about Osteoporosis
Patients with untreated celiac disease are at very high risk for osteoporosis (weakening of their bones). Even after they become gluten-free, they may still need special care.
Patients with untreated celiac disease are at very high risk for osteoporosis (weakening of their bones). Even after they become gluten-free, they may still need special care.
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Autoimmune reactions to gluten can also take the form of an extremely itchy, burning, stinging skin disease called dermatitis herpetiformis.
Autoimmune reactions to gluten can also take the form of an extremely itchy, burning, stinging skin disease called dermatitis herpetiformis.
Depression and Celiac Disease
People with celiac disease have higher rates of depression. Sometimes the gluten-free diet can help.
People with celiac disease have higher rates of depression. Sometimes the gluten-free diet can help.
Short Stature and Celiac Disease
Short stature can sometimes be the only symptom of celiac disease. Research shows that children with short stature should undergo tests for celiac disease.
Short stature can sometimes be the only symptom of celiac disease. Research shows that children with short stature should undergo tests for celiac disease.
Celiac Disease and Diabetes
Information for diabetics with celiac disease, from the American Diabetes Association.
Information for diabetics with celiac disease, from the American Diabetes Association.
Nutritional Considerations in Celiac Disease
In untreated celiac disease, the lining of the small intestine is damaged. Nutrients are not well absorbed, and the patient suffers the side effects of nutritional deficiencies.
In untreated celiac disease, the lining of the small intestine is damaged. Nutrients are not well absorbed, and the patient suffers the side effects of nutritional deficiencies.
Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
Research has linked celiac disease, itself an autoimmune disease, with autoimmune thyroid disease.
Research has linked celiac disease, itself an autoimmune disease, with autoimmune thyroid disease.