scholarly journals Probiotic supplement and gluten withdrawal in gluten allergy Patients may lead to gluten tolerance: first case report

Author(s):  
Moni Kumari ◽  
Renu Bansal ◽  
Ranjit Singh ◽  
Parveen Bansal ◽  
Malika Arora

Probiotic species such as lactobacillus and bifidobacteria are known to have a major role in gluten digestion and regulation of proper functioning of gastrointestinal system however these are found to be missing in gluten allergy patients. So, here in this case we aimed to find the effect of probiotic supplementation along with gluten free diet in celiac disease patient. A case of an 8-year-old female child admitted to civil hospital, Faridkot with chief complaints of vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, retarded growth, and malnutrition was studied. When she first visited the hospital, based on her symptoms, she was advised celiac disease workup and was found to be highly tTG IgA positive (10.62). The subject was shifted to a strict gluten free diet along with probiotic supplementation. The subject was regularly followed up for the period of four and half years in order to find improvement in her symptoms. After 4 years, gluten diet was gradually reintroduced in a phased manner; the patient remained well even on full gluten diet. This may be due to probiotic supplementation to the subject along with gluten free diet. Present case report describes the spontaneous recovery of celiac disease patient after strict adherence to gluten free diet and probiotic supplementation for a specified period. It is suggested that there should be a proper monitoring and detailed evaluation of clinical and histological markers of recovery in a patient after strict adherence to gluten free diet and probiotic supplementation in order to evaluate the possible role of probiotic supplements in the management of CD.

2012 ◽  
Vol 107 ◽  
pp. S596-S597
Author(s):  
Gustavo Gomez ◽  
Cynthia Lau ◽  
Sue Mikolaitis ◽  
Mark Demeo ◽  
Ece Mutlu

2013 ◽  
Vol 53 (7) ◽  
pp. 897-898
Author(s):  
Cecile Fabre ◽  
Marine Lefèvre ◽  
Michel Dandurand ◽  
Laurent Meunier ◽  
Pierre-Emmanuel Stoebner

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 885 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alka Singh ◽  
Atreyi Pramanik ◽  
Pragyan Acharya ◽  
Govind K. Makharia

Once thought to be uncommon, celiac disease has now become a common disease globally. While avoidance of the gluten-containing diet is the only effective treatment so far, many new targets are being explored for the development of new drugs for its treatment. The endpoints of therapy include not only reversal of symptoms, normalization of immunological abnormalities and healing of mucosa, but also maintenance of remission of the disease by strict adherence of the gluten-free diet (GFD). There is no single gold standard test for the diagnosis of celiac disease and the diagnosis is based on the presence of a combination of characteristics including the presence of a celiac-specific antibody (anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody, anti-endomysial antibody or anti-deamidated gliadin peptide antibody) and demonstration of villous abnormalities. While the demonstration of enteropathy is an important criterion for a definite diagnosis of celiac disease, it requires endoscopic examination which is perceived as an invasive procedure. The capability of prediction of enteropathy by the presence of the high titer of anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody led to an option of making a diagnosis even without obtaining mucosal biopsies. While present day diagnostic tests are great, they, however, have certain limitations. Therefore, there is a need for biomarkers for screening of patients, prediction of enteropathy, and monitoring of patients for adherence of the gluten-free diet. Efforts are now being made to explore various biomarkers which reflect different changes that occur in the intestinal mucosa using modern day tools including transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. In the present review, we have discussed comprehensively the pros and cons of available biomarkers and also summarized the current status of emerging biomarkers for the screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of celiac disease.


Author(s):  
I. N. Zakharova ◽  
L. Ja. Klimov ◽  
L. D. Kochneva ◽  
M. G. Gevandova ◽  
V. A. Kuryaninova ◽  
...  

The purpose of the study: analysis of medical and social problems and factors affecting the availability and compliance of a gluten-free diet, based on a survey of parents of children with celiac disease living in southern Russia. Purpose of the Study: Analysis of the medical and social problems and factors affecting the availability and adherence to the gluten-free diet based on the results of the questioning survey of the parents of children with celiac disease that are residents of the south of Russia. Children Characteristics and Study Methods. The study include 200 families that bring up the children with the celiac disease at the ages from 10 months to 18 years. The patients included 116 (58%) girls and 84 (42%) boys. The medical and social issues were studied using the developed questionnaire consisting of the open questions and intended as self-administered by the patient parents. Results. 87% of the families noted the significant difficulties in adhering to the diet, 75% were forced to refuse to travel with children, 56% of the surveyed were unable to visit the public spaces, restaurants, and 90% indicated the impossibility and difficulties in purchase of the gluten-free products. The strict adherence to the diet at school age is much worse. The main reasons for the deliberate non- adherence to the gluten-free diet are the high cost of food, lack of funds to purchase it. The patient families spend RUB 8,000– 9,000 per month in average to purchase the gluten-free products. There is a great demand of patients for the imported products with the relevant quality marks. The psychological symptoms were noted in the patients with celiac disease in response to the introduction of the gluten-free diet, manifested by the depression, aggression, irritability, high level of the anxiety. Conclusion. The main difficulties faced by the families that bring up the children and adolescents with the celiac disease include the social and psychological maladjustment of the patients, reduced finances, search and purchase of the high-quality gluten-free products and the necessity to adapt the child and family members to the dietary habits.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1402
Author(s):  
Mukesh Kumar ◽  
Diwakar Bansal ◽  
Mohan Lal Parihar

Intussusception and celiac disease both are common in children.  Intussusception has been rarely associated with celiac disease in children, which mostly involved small bowel, are transient without classical symptoms, reduced spontaneously and rarely needs intervention. Authors are reporting a 2-year girl who presented initially as gastroenteritis and later on intestinal obstruction and on investigation revealed ileo-ileal intussusception which resolved spontaneously during laparotomy preparation. The patient had growth retardation and microcytic hypochromic anemia and on further evaluation diagnosed with celiac disease. This case report highlights the need of celiac testing in children with intussusception, and such intussusception resolved spontaneously with gluten free diet and rarely needs any active intervention, thus preventing from undue nonsurgical or surgical interventions for intussusception.


2002 ◽  
Vol 55 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 532-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gradimir Bojkovic ◽  
Zorica Caparevic ◽  
Vesna Ilic ◽  
Dragos Stojanovic ◽  
Djordje Lalosevic ◽  
...  

Introduction Celiac disease (nontropical sprue, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, chronic intestinal malabsorption disorder) is caused by gluten intolerance. This hereditary disorder is caused by sensitivity to gliadin. Because the body's own immune system causes the damage, celiac disease is considered to be an autoimmune disorder. However, it is also classified as a disease of malabsorption because nutrients are not absorbed. When people with celiac disease eat foods containing gluten, their immune system responds by damaging the small intestine. Specifically, tiny finger-like protrusions, called villi, on the lining of the small intestine are lost. The diagnosis is suspected on the basis of symptoms and signs, enhanced by laboratory and x-ray studies, and confirmed by biopsy revealing flat mucosa and subsequent clinical and histologic improvement on a gluten-free diet. Gluten must be excluded from diet. Supplementary vitamins, minerals and hematinics may be given depending on deficiency. Case report This is a case report of a 23-year old female patient with a mineralization defect (osteomalacia) and secondary osteoporosis caused by long-time unrecognized celiac disease. The patient had many symptoms: short stature, steatorrhea, anemia, weight loss and chronic bone pain. Laboratory and x-ray studies and jejunal biopsy revealed a chronic intestinal malabsorption disorder caused by gluten intolerance. Gluten-free diet and supplementary vitamins, minerals and hematinics were included with apparent clinical remission. Discussion and Conclusion Some people with celiac disease may not have symptoms. The undamaged part of their small intestine is able to absorb enough nutrients to prevent symptoms. However, people without symptoms are still at risk for complications of celiac disease. Biopsy of the small intestine is the best way to diagnose celiac disease. Decreased bone density (osteoporosis and osteomalacia) is a serious problem for celiacs. If calcium is not absorbed, due to small intestinal damage caused by untreated celiac disease, bones are not as dense. The only treatment for celiac disease is gluten-free diet, that is, avoiding all foods that contain gluten. For most people, this diet stops symptoms, heals the existing intestinal damage, and prevents further damage.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grażyna Rowicka ◽  
Grażyna Czaja-Bulsa ◽  
Magdalena Chełchowska ◽  
Agnieszka Riahi ◽  
Małgorzata Strucińska ◽  
...  

Aims. Oxidative stress is a factor involved in the pathogenesis of celiac disease (CD), possibly affecting the course of the disease and celiac-related complications. We assessed the intensity of oxidative processes and the efficiency of antioxidant defense in children with celiac disease. Methods. Group I (n=32) consisted of children with CD treated with a gluten-free diet, and group II (n=24) consisted of healthy children on a traditional diet. Antioxidative and oxidative status was assessed by measurement of serum total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total oxidant capacity (TOC), and oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) and on the basis of oxidative stress index (OSI).Results. There were no significant differences in serum TAC, TOC, ox-LDL, and OSI between children with CD and healthy children. Cluster analysis showed that the group of children with CD is not homogeneous in terms of serum TAC and TOC levels. About 50% of these children had TAC levels < 1.3 mmol/L and TOC levels > 0.35 mmol/L.Conclusions. Strict adherence to a gluten-free diet by children with CD seems to be important for maintaining oxidative-antioxidant balance. However, further research is needed to identify factors potentially responsible for increased oxidative stress in some children with celiac disease despite adherence to a gluten-free diet.


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