People with Celiac Disease are at a higher risk for developing other autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto’s Disease, Grave’s Disease, Addison’s Disease. The symptoms of CD and other autoimmune diseases overlap. Therefore, to attain optimal health, if one diagnosis is reached, it is important to check for other co-existing autoimmune conditions.
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness month. One of the conditions associated in some people with IBS is Gluten allergy. It is a highly under-diagnosed condition, therefore worth spreading public awareness about it. Gluten is a Protein, which can be found in Wheat, Barley, and Rye. The disease associated with gluten intolerance or allergy is