No Proven Way to Prevent Celiac Disease

You can't prevent celiac disease. Image of bowl filled with slices of fresh baguette.

Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is there anything I can do now to prevent my 1-year-old from getting celiac disease? ANSWER: At this time, there is no proven way to prevent celiac disease. But if your child is considered to be at high risk for the disease due to family or medical history, there […]

Gluten related symptoms: Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

I seem to be very sensitive to gluten. My doctor tested me for celiac disease and it came back negative, can you give some insight?

The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I seem to be very sensitive to gluten. My doctor tested me for celiac disease and it came back negative. Will you please provide some insight into this paradox? A: It’s not really a paradox. There are many people who experience a variety of symptoms from ingesting […]

Strict, gluten-free diet important for anyone with celiac disease

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Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: If someone has been diagnosed with celiac disease but has never had any symptoms, would eating a gluten-free diet still be necessary? ANSWER: Following a strict gluten-free diet is important for anyone who has celiac disease, even if the disorder does not trigger any symptoms. Eating gluten when you […]