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People with celiac disease may also experience lactose intolerance because they don't produce enough of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the sugar in milk into a form the body can absorb.

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Is lactose intolerance linked to celiac disease?

No, it is not.


What is the name of the disease that is caused by an intolerance to gluten?

Celiac's Disease.


I have no insurance how can i tell if i am lactose or celiac intolerant without the help of a dr?

just to add to my question, i have some symptoms that seem to apply to both celiac intolerance AND lactose intolerance. I'm trying the whole elimination diet now, one by one...but can't celiac actually cause lactose intolerance??


Is celiac disease inherited?

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What is ciliacs disease?

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Is excessive flatuation a symptom of gluten insensitvity?

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Is stomach hardening associated with gluten intolerance?

Often Yes. Hardeing of the stomach or abdomen can indicate a gluten intolerance. A blood test and/or Gastroscopy will confirm if Coeliacs (often spelt Celiac) Disease is present.


What foods are typical reactors when it comes to celiac disease my problems are ice cream chocolate milk and Mountain Dew typical?

Celiac Disease is an intolerance to gluten. This is for products like wheat, grains, oats, ect. Ice cream and chocolate milk are dairy products, which would suggest lactose intolerence.


A disease caused by allergies?

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Can one be allergic to gluten but not have celiac disease?

Yes, it's called a gluten sensitivity or gluten intolerance. A gluten intolerance is not as serious because it is a non-autoimmune condition and is not as sensitive. Where as with Celiac Disease it is an autoimmune disorder and causes people to be much more sensitive.


What are long-term vomiting and diarrhea symptoms of?

a food intolerance like celiac disease can cause these symptoms.


What type of rash is associated with celiac disease?

A distinctive, painful skin rash, called dermatitis herpetiformis, may be the first sign of celiac disease. Approximately 10% of patients with celiac disease have this rash