Question 1

i noticed that i develop skin rashes when i consume gluten.i have no other symptoms other than that.does that mean i have celiac disease? can it be a mild form of it?or maybe can it be just gluten intolerence? what symptoms does celiac disease cause?

Accepted Answer

: Gluten is but one component in the complex structure of several grains. In celiac, consumption triggers antibodies that mostly attack the gut lining leading to cramping/diarrhea/pain. You are more likely to have a simple allergy to some of these items, not celiac. Blood tests that show specific antibodies in a person consuming gluten help define celiac. Intestinal biopsy is the standard for dx.

Question 2

i develop skin rashes when i eat wheat related food(probably gluten).i took an allergy test and i got a positive result of wheat allergy.is it possible to have both wheat allergy and celiac disease?can celiac also cause positive wheat allergy result?

Accepted Answer

: Celiac disease involves the production of antibodies to gluten that also attack body tissues, often the gut. Allergy involves the triggering of histamines that often cause rashes or other symptoms. A person can have both an allergy to wheat &amp; antibody triggering from gluten intake. You define celiac by having the antibody tests &amp; if positive, an intestinal biopsy.

Question 3

is rashes usually a symptom of celiac disease/gluten intolerance or a wheat allergy?

Accepted Answer

DH: Dermatitis herpetiformis is an extremely itchy rash made of bumps and blisters. The rash is chronic, which means it continues over a long period of time.
Dermatitis herpetiformis usually begins in people age 20 and older, although children may sometimes be affected. It is seen in both men and women.
The cause is unknown. However, dermatitis herpetiformis is frequently linked to gluten sensitivity.

Question 4

help! is it possible to have a gluten rash(dermatitis herpetiformis) without being having celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

No!: It is actually the only celiac manifestation that is 100% specific for celiac--meaning if you have dermatitis herpetiformis you have a 100% chance of having celiac disease. Sorry.

Question 5

what is the difference between flea bites and celiac disease rash?

Accepted Answer

Cekiac disease: There are a number of skin disorders assocaited with celiac disease. Dh is one that can resemble flea bites. One has to look at the whole picture to decide if there is underlying celiac disease or if the dog has fleas. Go to http://www.Celiaccentral.Org/skin/.

Question 6

how does celiac disease affect the skin?

Accepted Answer

DH: Board Question? Dermatitis Herpetiformis. This appears as a group of itchy blisters, usually on the outside of arms and legs, that can look like herpes. Rarely it can be confused by eczema. Far more people have eczema, though. DH is diagnosed by direct immunofluorescence done via biopsy by a dermatologist. Other conditions can associate with DH as well.

Question 7

i don't ve celiac disease but noticed that gluten intake gives some  mild symptoms 
ve no allergies on skin test
any explanation y this could be pls?

Accepted Answer

Gluten sensitivity: Firstly gluten sensitivity is now known to comprise a wide range of symptoms and findings. There are many patients who feel better on a gluten- free diet but do not have celiac disease. Also, because gluten sensitivity is not an allergy, one would not expect to see a positive allergy test to gluten products.

Question 8

can celiac disease be the cause of dry skin, brittle nails and limp hair?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If not treated, celiac disease can cause malabsorption, iron and other micro/macro nutrient deficiencies. Dry skin / brittle nails and limp hairs are all clinical symptoms of malnutrition.

Question 9

is it gastroenteritis, cdiff, or celiac disease when diarrhea is accompanied w/low grade temp, head/bodyaches, egg smell and yellowish/greenish stool?

Accepted Answer

Could be any: Most likely acute infection. Cdiff often presents with bloody stools . Celiac usually does not have fever, but the body can respond in any fashion. If you have concerns see your md and get a stool test and blood test done (blood for celiac) . Stool can rule our cdiff.

Question 10

i have ibs, fatigue, sores in the corner of my mouth, and very itchy skin. should i get checked for celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Can check lab tests: A person who has signs of celiac disease, or is very worried she may have it, can see her primary care doctor or her GI specialist to get a lab test ordered. If the test is positive for celiac disease, she can go on a gluten-free diet. If the test is negative, but she still wants to try a gluten-free diet anyway, she can do a 1-2 month trial off all gluten and watch what happens.

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I noticed that i develop skin rashes when i consume gluten.i have no other symptoms other than that.does that mean i have celiac disease? can it be a mild form of it?or maybe can it be just gluten intolerence? what symptoms does celiac disease cause?

A member asked:

I develop skin rashes when i eat wheat related food(probably gluten).i took an allergy test and i got a positive result of wheat allergy.is it possible to have both wheat allergy and celiac disease?can celiac also cause positive wheat allergy result?

A member asked:

Is rashes usually a symptom of celiac disease/gluten intolerance or a wheat allergy?

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Help! is it possible to have a gluten rash(dermatitis herpetiformis) without being having celiac disease?

A member asked:

What is the difference between flea bites and celiac disease rash?

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How does celiac disease affect the skin?

A member asked:

I don't ve celiac disease but noticed that gluten intake gives some mild symptoms ve no allergies on skin test any explanation y this could be pls?

A member asked:

Can celiac disease be the cause of dry skin, brittle nails and limp hair?

A member asked:

Is it gastroenteritis, cdiff, or celiac disease when diarrhea is accompanied w/low grade temp, head/bodyaches, egg smell and yellowish/greenish stool?

A member asked:

I have ibs, fatigue, sores in the corner of my mouth, and very itchy skin. should i get checked for celiac disease?

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