Understanding Non-celiac gluten sensitivity: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

What is it?

Non- celiac gluten sensitivity refers to a condition which is characterized by intestinal symptoms which gets better when foods containing gluten are eliminated from diet. It is diagnosed only after ruling out Celiac disease and wheat allergy. There is a debate whether this condition is a distinct clinical disorder from other gluten-related disorders. It may cause intestinal and extra intestinal symptoms, but in endoscopic examination, no changes to the villi of the intestines are seen.

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Signs & symptoms

Symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, headaches, migraine, numbness, tingling, dermatitis, asthma, rhinitis and other symptoms.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based upon findings from medical history and physical examination. There is no biomarker that helps detect the conditions, and it is only diagnosed after ruling out celiac disease and wheat allergy.

Treatment

Treatment is by dietary changes- a gluten free diet and FODMAP.

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National Institution of Health ∙ World Health Organization ∙ University of Illinois hospital