List of Conditions Linked To Gluten
This is a bit of a stunner. Here, the Gluten Free Society list the most common conditions that have been directly linked to gluten sensitivity and then a longer list of possible linked diseases:
 “The Following Diseases Have Been Directly Associated with Gluten Sensitivity. Those diagnosed with these conditions may benefit tremendously by being genetically tested for gluten sensitivity.
 The following is a list of very common manifestations. [I have added some others to this that I have found to be equally common in practice over the last few years – mine are in italics]
- Asthma
- Hypothyroid
- Adrenal Issues
- EzcemaÂ
- Psoriasis
- Autism
- ADD/ADHD
- Anxiety/Panic attacks
- Colic
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (and IBDs like colitis, Crohn’s etc)
- Infertility (and, sadly, recurrent miscarriage)
- Chronic Constipation
- Iron deficiency anemia (and malabsorption of all kinds causing myriad nutrient deficiencies and imbalances)
- Alopecia
- Osteoporosis
- High Cholesterol
- Non alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Fatigue syndrome
- Gum sores/soreness
- Swelling of the oesophagus
- Restless legs
- Migraine and recurrent headaches
- Many autoimmmune diseases
- Any recurrent issue not responding to normal interventions are suspects!
Here is a larger list from Gluten Free Society:
| More Diseases Associated With Gluten Sensitivity | |||
| • Angina Pectoris (chest
pain/pressure) • Anorexia • Immunoglobulinopathies • Antiphospholipid syndrome • Anxiety • Apathy • Aphthous ulcers and canker sores • Aortic Vasculitis • Arthritis • Juvenile rheumatoid • Enteropathic • Psoriatic • Rheumatoid • Abdominal pain and distention • Spontaneous abortion • Addison’s Disease • ADHD • Alopecia (hair loss) • Anemia (can be caused by the following nutrient deficiencies) • Iron deficiency • Folate deficiency • B-12 deficiency • B-6 deficiency • Vitamin C deficiency • Vitamin E deficiency • Copper deficiency • Ataxia • Atherosclerosis • Autism and other learning disorders • Autoimmune Hepatitis |
• Polyglandular syndrome • Thyroiditis (hypothyroidism) • Bitot’s spots
• Blepharitis • Abnormal blurry vision • Bone pain • Bone fractures • Cachexia • Bronchiectasis • Bronchoalveolitis • Adenocarcinoma of the intestine • Small cell esophageal cancer • Melanoma • Asthma • Cardiomegaly • Cardiomyopathy • Cataracts • Cerebral perfusion abnormalities • Cheilosis • Cholangitis (gall bladder) • Chorea • Coagulation abnormalities • Crohn’s disease • Ulcerative colitis • Chronic constipation • Coronary artery disease • Diarrhea • Lymphoma • Cutaneous vasculitis • Cystic fibrosis • Delayed puberty • Failure to thrive • Dementia • Depression |
• Dermatitis Herpetiformis • Dermatomyositis
• Diabetes Mellitus type I (shares the same HLA genes as Celiac disease) • Down syndrome • Dysmenorrhea • Dysgeusia • Duodenal erosions • Edema • Eczema • Dysphagia • Epilepsy • Spontaneous nose bleeds • Erythema nodosum • CFS • Growth retardation • Mental retardation • Secondary food allergy response • Blood in the stool • Gastric bloating • Grave’s disease • Bleeding gums • Hair loss • Heartburn • H. pylori infection • Hives • NAFL • Malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies • Infertility • Hypogonadism • Hypoglycemia • Hyposplenism • Thrombocytopenia • Impotence • Osteoporosis |
• Insomnia
• IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) • Keratomalacia • Lactose intolerance • Loss of smell • Non Hodgkin lymphoma • Early menopause • Migraine headache • Multiple sclerosis • Muscle wasting • Myopathy • Obesity • Osteomalacia • Osteopenia • Parathyroid carcinoma • Pancreatic insufficiency • Polymyositis • PMS • Biliary cirrhosis • Psoriasis • Dermatitis • Sjogren’s syndrome • Short stature • Scleroderma • Steatorrhea • Spina bifida • SLE • Tremors • Parkinson’s disease • Glossitis • Vitiligo • Vomiting • Vaginitis • UTI |