Question 1

in celiac disease, will antibody levels decrease and small intestine repair occur despite occasional, accidental exposure to gluten?

Accepted Answer

Usually does: Antibody levels are expected to increase after any gluten exposure.With time (months) they will gradually decline as would their effect on the gut, unless there are other exposures. The abortive surfaces of the gut renew even in non celiac cases faster than many other tissues. A continuous effort for all celiacs is to read all labels &amp; be vigilant.

Question 2

i had a biopsy of my small intestine come back with elevated lymphocytes and all the blood came back negative for celiac disease. what r other reasons?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: The hall mark of celiac disease is destruction of the lining of the intestine (mucosal atrophy). To give you a better idea about what is going on i would need a complete report of the biopsy and description of your symptoms.

Question 3

i have been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia and inflammation of the small intestines,  now had bloods done for celiac disease why is this ?

Accepted Answer

Celiac disease: Because of the inflammation of your small intestines a test for celiac is in order.

Question 4

can a small bowel series diagnose chrone's , gastroparesis and  dumping syndrome?  i know celiac disease has a blood test but it is a possible also.

Accepted Answer

Crohn's disease: Crohn's disease is best diagnosed by colonoscopy with biopsy.

Question 5

i have celiac disease and am about 20 pounds underweight. i am gluten and dairy free but remain severly thin. will my intestines heal at my age of 54?

Accepted Answer

See below: For celiac disease, the intestines completely heal in the absence of gluten (95% of the time). In 5%, however, enteropathy is refractory to gluten avoidance and may be caused by underlying immune dysregulation (constitutive IL-15 production by epithelial cells for example). Other potential causes for difficulty in gaining weight should be considered too. To begin, an EGD needs to be repeated soon

Question 6

is there any relation between ibd and celiac disease? how is celiac diagnosed? ( since i think colonoscopy is for large intestine only? )

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is a relation, one autoimmune disease can cause another to occur. To be tested for celiac, there are blood tests and a upper intestinal biopsy of the small intestines performed by a gastroenterologist.

Question 7

i've had celiac disease for almost 12 years. i was told i can get intestinal cancer for not following the diet. is that true?

Accepted Answer

Celiac disease: Yes it is.  Gives you an increased risk of developing that cancer.

Question 8

can celiac disease cause irritable bowel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Celiacs occurs because of an allergic reaction to gluten. This reaction destroys the cells in your small intestine that absorb nutrients from your food. Ibs occurs when your digestive tract is not moving food along the way it should, giving you diarrhea, constipation or both. Celiacs may seem like ibs because they have similar symptoms. But one does not cause the other.

Question 9

can you please describe the differences in symptoms between irritable bowel syndrome and celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Very similar: Symptoms of ibs and celiac's disease are very similar.  The diagnosis of ibs is a diagnosis of exclusion (ie the doctor has ruled out any other diseases that have similar symptoms).  Consult with your doctor to determine if a celiac work-up might be appropriate if has not all ready been done.

Question 10

after eating i get a bump in my lower left abdomen, shooting pains up my abdomen to my chest when i press on the bump. i do have celiac disease.

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific : Any bump in the abdomen that can be pressed on, and goes away could represent a hernia. You didn't exactly describe that scenario however. Sounds like it may be worth seeing your primary care provider for a proper evaluation and exam. Hope this helps!

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How does celiac disease affect the small intestine

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In celiac disease, will antibody levels decrease and small intestine repair occur despite occasional, accidental exposure to gluten?

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I had a biopsy of my small intestine come back with elevated lymphocytes and all the blood came back negative for celiac disease. what r other reasons?

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I have been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia and inflammation of the small intestines, now had bloods done for celiac disease why is this ?

A member asked:

Can a small bowel series diagnose chrone's , gastroparesis and dumping syndrome? i know celiac disease has a blood test but it is a possible also.

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I have celiac disease and am about 20 pounds underweight. i am gluten and dairy free but remain severly thin. will my intestines heal at my age of 54?

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Is there any relation between ibd and celiac disease? how is celiac diagnosed? ( since i think colonoscopy is for large intestine only? )

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I've had celiac disease for almost 12 years. i was told i can get intestinal cancer for not following the diet. is that true?

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Can celiac disease cause irritable bowel syndrome?

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Can you please describe the differences in symptoms between irritable bowel syndrome and celiac disease?

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After eating i get a bump in my lower left abdomen, shooting pains up my abdomen to my chest when i press on the bump. i do have celiac disease.

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