Question 1

can itchy arms be a symptom of celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Itching blistering rash on elbows, forearms and shins classic skin manifestation of celiac known as dermatitis herpetiformis.

Question 2

how much would a celiac blood panel cost without insurance? celiac disease runs in my family, plus i have itchy  clear liquid bumps on my fingers.

Accepted Answer

Check with lab: The cost for lab test will vary from lab to lab and region to region of us. Call the lab that and check what the "cash" cost will be.

Question 3

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.

Question 4

is celiac disease serious?

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Can be: Think of the digestive tract as an assembly line where food comes in, is reduced to its parts, then moved into the body where the parts can be re-assembled into usable material.In celiac, the protein allergy injures the gut, reducing the ability to move any parts into the body.If the injury is bad enough you waste away and remain sickly. By avoiding the gluten, the body can heal &amp; the system work

Question 5

how common is celiac disease?

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1:133: Average risk of celiac is 1:133 in the us.  If there is a family history of celiac then the risk increases.

Question 6

how can i treat celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Gluten Free diet: The treatment for celiac disease is to avoid all foods containing gluten.  Gluten is most commonly found in barley, wheat and rye grains.  You must be a very careful label reader and check for these items in the ingredients list.  There are many more gluten free options available in the supermarkets now.  If you have been diagnosed with celiac this is a lifelong diet plan.

Question 7

how do people get celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Genetics; eat gluten: Celiac disease (gluten allergy) occurs in a person who may have a genetic tendency to react abnormally to gluten (a protein in wheat, barley, and rye). Something causes his immune system to over-react to gluten. Later, when he eats foods containing gluten, his immune system reacts with the intestine that is digesting the gluten, and causes intestinal damage, abnormal digestion, plus malabsorption.

Question 8

do you know about celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms/Tests: Celiac disease is suspected based on the symptoms and confirmed by doing a detailed history/physical examination and blood test 
if you have symptoms of celiac disease consult your doctor.

Question 9

what is refractory celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Hard to treat: "refractory" is a fancy medical term for something that is hard to treat. In other words, the disease is not getting any better using standard treatment. In this case, it's talking about celiac disease, or gluten intolerance.

Question 10

what pp is safe in celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

PPI: I don't think ppis are contraindicated in celiac disease or any certain ppi that should be avoided. Ppis work on the stomach mucosa whereas celiac disease usually involves duodenum.

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