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
- Ezcema
- 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!