Diarrhea is probably the most well-known symptom for celiac disease. But maybe not for long. There are fascinating findings in this new research that spans 15 years of celiac cases.
A new evaluation of research regarding bone fractures with celiac disease reveals info you should know when you are diagnosed with celiac, plus some questions you can talk to your doctor about, if bone density hasn’t been discussed.
How celiac disease contributes to osteoporosis and why other conditions could cause bone loss too. When we think of osteoporosis you may only picture that “little old lady” who can no longer stand up straight — wondering if that will ever be you… or me. That thought has crossed my mind before. But the reality is, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 52 million Americans either have osteoporosis or low bone mass which can eventually lead to osteoporosis.
New research shows further evidence that untreated celiac disease wreaks havoc on the body and you may not even realize it; especially in children. This is the latest in three studies released just this month on the relationship between untreated celiac and bone health.
70 percent of celiacs have or have had symptoms of bone loss. But can you get it back after a diagnosis of celiac disease and get on the gluten-free diet? It looks promising in some cases– if you ask researchers who recently conducted two studies on bones and celiac.
