Can coeliacs disease cause acid reflux?
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at
5:17 pm
I have had digestive problems after having foods such as bread, biscuits, pasta for about ten years. Sometimes it’s just really bad bloating with a side pain other times I have loose bowel movements feel sick or have palpitations. About two weeks ago I had really severe acid reflux which I’ve never had before which made me think maybe I should get this checked out. Could Coeliacs be the cause of all this?
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Coeliacs disease and acid reflux are two different problems altogether, I suffer with both.
Coeliacs disease causes severe abdominal pain and bowel problems including diarrhoea and constipation when a person has eaten food containing Gluten (although not all symptoms will be apparent). If you are concerned then go see your GP and ask to be tested for coeliacs disease. They will perform a blood test to see if you have endomysial antibodies. If so, you will then be referred to a specialist for a biopsy. This can be done by a small tube being passed down your throat until it reaches your duodenum (small intestine) where they will remove a small part the check for coeliacs disease. You do have the option of a general anaesthetic or a spray on the back of the throat. I had the spray but afterwards I wish I had had the anaesthetic. They can then confirm whether you have coeliac disease or not. Do not cut out Gluten whilst undergoing tests as this will jeopardise the results. If coeliac disease is diagnosed you will have to follow a strict diet to ensure you do not eat Gluten.
Acid reflux can be caused by the vomiting as mine was caused because I was Bulimic. Again go see your GP you may be prescribed a short dose of anti-acid pills, stronger then the ones over the counter and this should help to clear it up. If it continues persist on going to GP until it is sorted.
I hope this helps
If you think you may be sensitive to gluten try keeping a food diary and experiment with cutting it from your diet. When you can see what’s causing wht, you can adjust your diet to suit. Also see a dr, but be aware that they are prone to disregarding dietary causes of health issues, you may need to persevere.
Coeliac disease is a condition that causes inflammation in the lining of the small intestine (part of the gut).
Coeliac disease is not a food allergy or a food intolerance. It is an autoimmune disease which means that the immune system (which normally protects the body from infections) mistakenly attacks itself.
If coeliac disease is suspected, a blood test to detect a certain antibody that occurs in coeliac disease may be advised by your doctor. It is important that you are eating a diet containing gluten for at least six weeks before the blood test is performed.