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Waiting on results from celiac blood test. how do you get celiac? are you born with it or can you develop it later in life? 26y/o f with hashimotos.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Celiac disease: The exact cause of celiac disease is not known many theories exist, including the fact that it may be genetic. Another theory holds that our exposure to gluten is much greater than it used to be.

Answered 4/9/2016

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