Am I At Risk Of Getting Gluten Intolerance?

Do you eat food that contains gluten (processed foods, all foods and drinks containing wheat, rye and barley)?

Do you have a family member with celiac disease (aparent or sibling)?

Do you have a family history of dermatitis herpetiformis?

Do you have type 1 diabetes?

Do you have Down syndrome or Turner syndrome?

Do you have an autoimmune thyroid disease (hypothyroidism)?

Do you have a diagnosis of microscopic colitis (lymphocytic or collagenous colitis)?

Do you have Addison's disease?

Based on your answers you have a low risk of getting gluten intolerance. Gluten intolerance or celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by an abnormal reaction of your immune system to the intake of gluten-containing food. Gluten is a protein that can be found in wheat, barley and rye. The consumption of gluten triggers an immune reaction that damages the mucous membrane of your small intestine. In that way, your body cannot properly absorb nutrients, which leads to malnutrition and many other health problems. In most cases, celiac disease is linked to genetics. Gluten can also be found in products such as vitamins and supplements.

Based on your answers you have a moderate risk of getting gluten intolerance. Gluten intolerance is also known as celiac disease. It is a condition characterized by an overreaction of your immune system when you consume gluten-containing food. The symptoms can vary from one person to another and can include diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating and anemia. To prevent serious health problems, people with celiac disease must radically change their diet.

Based on your answers you have a high risk of getting gluten intolerance. Gluten intolerance, also called celiac disease is a type of autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of gluten-containing food. Gluten can be found in wheat, rye and barley, some types of supplements, but also in hair and skin products, lip balms and toothpastes. People who already suffer from another autoimmune disorder are more likely to become gluten intolerant. Celiac disease is usually not caused by a single factor, but by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It cannot be cured, but the disease can be kept under control with an appropriate diet (gluten-free diet).