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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?

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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.

Answered 8/1/2023

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The relationship between gluten (wheat, barley, and rye) ingestion and a skin eruption is suggestive of Celiac but not fully confirmatory. Blood testing and even an intestinal biopsy may be critical to confirm the diagnosis.

Answered 8/1/2023

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