Question 1

how can you treat dry eyes + mydriasis when celiac disease and ige wheat allergy? my grandfather had cataracts. family anamnesis celiac in males.

Accepted Answer

Artificial tears: Artificial tears are a good initial option. Restasis (cycclosporine) is a prescription medication, which is used to treat dry eyes. Claritin (loratadine) may cause dry eyes.

If you have celiac disease and an IgE antibody to wheat., I would continue to strictly avoid gluten and wheat

Question 2

what is celiac disease, what are it's causes and symptoms?how is it diagnosed?

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Reaction to gluten: Celiac disease is a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for staying healthy. The damage is due to a reaction to eating gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats. Symptoms include diarrhea (or even constipation) and bloating. Blood test can look for special antibodies and biopsy can confirm.

Question 3

can celiac disease cause vasculitis?

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Almost never: Vasculitis complicating celiac disease has been described but is extremely rare, and is not the most likely cause of any symptoms you might be experiencing.

Question 4

could celiac disease cause infertility?

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Yes: If you are concerned about celiac disease causing infertility, discuss testing with your physician.  Patients with celiac disease and infertility are usually able to conceive once beginning gluten free diet.

Question 5

can celiac disease cause random nausea?

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Lots of things do: Your nausea may have little to do with the gut.  Biliary ; pancreatic disease may be present. Gas/bloat syndrome?  Consider "central" causes like: motion sickness, vertigo, migraine headache, brain problems (some very serious).  Also, rule out infection (? Urinary tract), food poisoning, medication side effects, pregnancy, ; even stress. Yes, celiac disease may contribute, but best get checked.

Question 6

can celiac disease cause sun sensitivity?

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Not directly, but...: People who manage their diet to avoid gluten may risk becoming deficient in a variety of necessary nutrients. It's possible to learn how to have a varied, full range of foods, but it takes time and interest. Sun-sensitivity  is a symptom of pellagra (a Niacin (vitamin b3) deficiency). It can be quite serious so eat  tuna, salmon, or ground beef if you can, or snack on peanuts daily.

Question 7

how does celiac disease cause nutrient absorption?

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Harms sm. intestine: Celiac disease leads to inflammation and damage of the lining of the small intestine, which causes decreased absorption of nutrients, vitamins, iron, etc... The intestinal lining loses its microscopic "villi", which are tiny protrusions that maximize the absorptive surface area needed to absorb nutrients. A patient gets diarrhea, anemia, lactose intolerance, tummy aches, irritable bowels, etc...

Question 8

can gluten cause migraines without celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

No proof: Lots of claims re: gluten, but less data. People don't eat gluten, they eat gluten containing foods-grains. These can be variously prepared; this can be a factor in getting headaches (among others).

Question 9

can celiac disease cause mental disorders or problems?

Accepted Answer

It can: Many patients with celiac disease suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and irritabity.  Some actually describe that they can feel decreased mental acuity when ingesting gluten and call it the "gluten fog".  Interestingly enough, gluten can also be related to sleep disorders such as insomnia and restless leg syndrome.

Question 10

does celiac disease cause nutrient absorption in children?

Accepted Answer

Causes malabsorption: Celiac disease damages the lining of the small intestine and decreases absorption of nutrients. The disease causes malabsorption.

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