Symptoms may include abdominal pain, itchy and recurrent non-healing lesions, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, and skin rashes.
In individuals with gluten sensitivity, gluten can cause intestinal damage and trigger the formation of antibodies against certain tissues. Due to gluten consumption, conditions such as celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, gluten-sensitive ataxia, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity may occur. Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine in genetically predisposed individuals.
Individuals with a family history of gluten-related disorders may be genetically predisposed. Therefore, genetic evaluation of individuals showing symptoms of gluten-related diseases is important.
Genetic tests can help determine the risk of gluten sensitivity and support more effective disease management.