scholarly journals Gluten-Free Diet in Celiac Disease—Forever and for All?

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1796 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Itzlinger ◽  
Federica Branchi ◽  
Luca Elli ◽  
Michael Schumann
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Research Groups ◽  
Current State ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Patient Subgroups ◽  
Over Time

The gluten-free diet is the only effective treatment available for celiac disease. However, it is difficult to adhere to and a closer look on the diet’s implementation and indications reveals several ambiguities: Not only is there controversy on the threshold of gluten that can be tolerated in the frame of a strict gluten-free diet, but it is also unclear whether the gluten-free diet is an appropriate treatment in patient subgroups with asymptomatic or potential celiac disease. Reports from a number of research groups suggest that a certain proportion of patients may effectively develop tolerance to gluten and thus become suitable for gluten reintroduction over time. In this review, we set out to create an overview about the current state of research as regards the definition of a strict gluten-free diet in terms of the gluten thresholds considered tolerable and the indication for a gluten-free diet in the absence of histological abnormalities or symptoms. Furthermore, we discuss the concept that a gluten-free diet must be followed for life by all patients.

scholarly journals Management of Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity by Gastroenterology Specialists: Data from an Italian Survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federica Branchi ◽  
Francesca Ferretti ◽  
Lorenzo Norsa ◽  
Leda Roncoroni ◽  
Dario Conte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Therapeutic Approach ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Sensitivity ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Outpatient Services ◽  
Italian Survey ◽  
Correct Definition ◽  
Definition Of

Background and Aim. Nonceliac gluten sensitivity is syndrome characterized by symptoms disappearing after a gluten-free diet. Its existence is still argument of discussion among specialists. Our aim was to evaluate the knowledge about nonceliac gluten sensitivity among gastroenterology specialists.Methods. During October 2013 a questionnaire was sent through a medical newsletter to Italian gastroenterologists. Twelve questions investigated their knowledge on nonceliac gluten sensitivity, including their diagnostic and therapeutic approach.Results. A total of 212 gastroenterologists filled in the questionnaire. The 98.6% were aware of the existence of a syndrome called “nonceliac gluten sensitivity” and 77% believe in its existence. However, only 56% gave a correct definition of the term. The majority of specialists diagnosed gluten sensitive patients and the number of diagnoses was not statistically different from that of celiac disease. Moreover, a gluten-free diet was prescribed by 64% of the specialists and among them the 73% noted an increase of gluten sensitive patients attending their outpatient services.Conclusions. Our study indicated that most of the specialists recognize nonceliac gluten sensitivity and prescribe gluten-free diet, although 44% of the specialists are not able to give its correct definition; underlining the necessity of medical education on this topic is needed.

scholarly journals CELIAC DISEASE;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (08) ◽  
pp. 1253-1255
Author(s):  
Edip Erkus ◽  
Mehmet Zahid Kocak ◽  
Gulali Aktas ◽  
Haluk Savli
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Immune Response ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Elderly Woman ◽  
Autoimmune Disorder ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Latent Disease ◽  
Definition Of

Celiac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder based on immune response togluten in genetically predisposed subjects. Five subtypes of CD has been described; classicaldisease, atypical disease, silent disease, latent disease, potential disease. Literature consistsat least five different definition of latent CD. We aimed to present a unique latent CD case inan elderly woman, who referred with anemia, hypoalbuminemia and vitamin D deficiency. Sheresponded well to initiation of gluten free diet.

A Clinical and Histochemical Study of Celiac Disease Before and During a Gluten-Free Diet

1965 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Michael Samloff ◽  
John S. Davis ◽  
Eric A. Schenk
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Histochemical Study ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Free

Severe Alveolar Hemorrhage – What’s in it for the Gastroenterologist?

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 555-558
Author(s):  
Alina Popp
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
International Normalized Ratio ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Alveolar Hemorrhage ◽  
Severe Anemia ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Pulmonary Infiltrates ◽  
Pulmonary Hemosiderosis ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening

Background: Alveolar hemorrhage is a potentially life-threatening condition which is usually managed by the pulmonologist. When considering its etiology, there is a rare association that sets the disease into the hands of the gastroenterologist. Case presentation: We report the case of a 48 year-old female who was admitted to the intensive care unit for severe anemia and hemoptysis. On imaging, diffuse pulmonary infiltrates suggestive of alveolar hemorrhage were detected and a diagnosis of pulmonary hemosiderosis was made. She received cortisone therapy and hematologic correction of anemia, with slow recovery. In search of an etiology for the pulmonary hemosiderosis, an extensive workup was done, and celiac disease specific serology was found positive. After confirmation of celiac disease by biopsy, a diagnosis of Lane-Hamilton syndrome was established. The patient was recommended a gluten-free diet and at 6 months follow-up, resolution of anemia and pulmonary infiltrates were observed. Conclusion: Although the association is rare, celiac disease should be considered in a patient with idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis. In our case, severe anemia and alveolar infiltrates markedly improved with glucocorticoids and gluten-free diet. Abbreviations: APTT: activated partial thromboplastin time; BAL: bronchoalveolar lavage; CD: celiac disease; Cd: crypt depth; GFD: gluten-free diet; GI: gastrointestinal; IEL: intraepithelial lymphocyte; INR: international normalized ratio; IPH: idiopathic pu

scholarly journals Celiac Disease Revisited

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
João Calado ◽  
Mariana Verdelho Machado
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Systemic Disease ◽  
Human Leukocyte ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Serological Tests ◽  
Leukocyte Antigen ◽  
Human Leukocyte Antigen Haplotype ◽  
Circulating Autoantibodies

Celiac disease (CD) is a systemic disease triggered by gluten ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals. It manifests primarily as an autoimmune enteropathy associated with specific circulating autoantibodies and a human leukocyte antigen haplotype (HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8). It afflicts roughly 1% of the population, though the majority of patients remain undiagnosed. Diarrhea and malabsorption are classic manifestations of CD; however, both children and adults can be paucisymptomatic and present extraintestinal manifestations such as anemia, osteoporosis, and abnormal liver tests. CD screening is not recommended for the general population, and it should be focused on high-risk groups. CD diagnosis is challenging and relies on serological tests, duodenal histology, and genetic testing. Particularly difficult presentations to manage are seronegative patients, seropositive patients without villus atrophy, and patients who have started a gluten-free diet before the diagnostic workup. The only proven treatment is a lifelong gluten-free diet. We present an in-depth review on the physiopathology and management of CD, with a particular emphasis on diagnostic challenges.

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