Other conditions that might have Celiac Disease as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Celiac Disease. Our database lists the following as having Celiac Disease as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Celiac Disease as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Celiac Disease. Our database lists the following as having Celiac Disease as a symptom of that condition:
Causes: Celiac Disease:
Celiac disease is a genetic disease, meaning that it runs in families.
Sometimes the disease is triggered--or becomes active for the first
time--after surgery, pregnancy, childbirth, viral infection, or severe
emotional stress.
(Source: excerpt from Celiac Disease: NIDDK)
The following conditions are listed as possible triggers for Celiac Disease:
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As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Celiac Disease may be found in:
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In celiac disease, an intramucosal enzyme defect produces an inability to digest gluten. Resulting tissue toxicity produces rapid cell turnover, increases epithelial lymphocytes, and damages surface epithelium of the small bowel.
Celiac disease affects 1 of every 133 people in the United States and results from environmental factors and a genetic predisposition, but the exact mechanism is unknown. A strong association exists between the disease and two human leukocyte antigen haplotypes, DR3 and DQw2. It may also be autoimmune in nature. It affects twice as many females as males and occurs more commonly among relatives, especially siblings. This disease primarily affects whites and those of European ancestry.
Many diseases and conditions are associated with celiac disease, including:
❑ anemia
❑ lactose intolerance
❑ skin disorders such as dermatitis herpetiformis (a burning, itching, blistering rash)
❑ type 1 diabetes mellitus
❑ thyroid disease
❑ Down syndrome
❑ unexplained infertility or miscarriage
❑ osteoporosis or osteopenia
❑ autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008
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