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Daughter diagnosed with celiac disease 8 weeks ago. now has severe itching on lower legs only at night time. low white blood count and high globulin serum levels. severe weight loss, and bruising what could cause this? itching issues
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There is a very: characteristic skin rash that accompanies celiac disease: dermatitis herpetiformis. Typically this is a skin manifestation of non-celiac wheat sensitivity. Extremely itchy bumps or blisters appear, especially on the forearms.The lab abnormalities you describe are not typical for celiac; in fact serum globulins may be low. I suspect more than one diagnosis; continue working closely with her Doctor
Answered 5/4/2017
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