Gluten Sensitivity vs Celiac Disease

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What is the difference between Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity?

While they may present similar symptoms, Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity are not the same thing.  Celiac is an autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the tissues of the small intestine when you ingest gluten.  Over time, Celiac can cause permanent damage to the digestive system.  Celiac is often an inherited condition passed down through family genetics.  Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity is a digestive disorder.  It can result in varying levels of discomfort after ingesting products that contain gluten, but it is not hereditary and does not damage the lining of the intestine as Celiac does.

Gluten sensitivity and Celiac can both cause similar symptoms that make them difficult to distinguish.  Both can cause gas, constipation, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, headache, fatigue, and joint pain.  The critical difference is in the long-term impact.  In most cases, people with gluten sensitivity recover and feel better after a period and can avoid further complications by removing or limiting gluten in their diet.  Celiac disease can cause permanent damage if it is not diagnosed early.  Over time, the damage done to the lining of the intestine can prevent people from absorbing nutrients from their food.  It can also lead to nerve damage, loss of bone density, anemia, skin rashes, infertility, and increase your likelihood of developing other autoimmune disorders such as type 1 diabetes. The best way to determine which ailment a person is suffering from is with testing. 

How to test for Gluten Sensitivity

If you are suffering from symptoms of celiac or gluten sensitivity, blood testing can give you answers.  There are several common tests that can help to identify or rule out celiac disease.  Common testing options usually include one or more of the following:

• Tissue Transglutaminase IgG
• Tissue Transglutaminase IgA
• Deaminated Gliadin Antibody IgG
• Deaminated Gliadin Antibody IgA

If one or more of these tests yield a positive result, it may be due to celiac disease.  In most cases, a combination of tests is useful, as a single test result may not be able to accurately identify or rule out Celiac.  Negative blood test results may rule out Celiac in which case your doctor may be able to determine if gluten sensitivity or another condition is more likely. The important thing is not to wait.  The sooner a person is diagnosed with Celiac Disease, the easier it will be to avoid long-term health problems.

Celiac and Gluten Sensitivity Testing Near Me

If you are looking for a quick, affordable way to test for Celiac Disease or gluten sensitivity, Request A Test is the answer.  We offer a variety of individual blood tests for celiac disease as well as packages that bundle multiple tests for additional savings.  You can order a test and go to a lab in your area as early as the same day.  There is no need to wait for a doctor’s appointment or get approval from your insurance.  Just order, go to the lab, and get your results.  Information from these tests can help distinguish between celiac and other conditions so you can go to your doctor informed and ready to take the next step.  To get started, just visit us at www.requestatest.com or call our team at 888-732-2348.

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