Symptomatic suspected gluten exposure is common among patients with coeliac disease on a gluten-free diet.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A gluten-free diet is the only recommended treatment for coeliac disease.

Aim

To determine the prevalence and characteristics of reactions to gluten among persons with coeliac disease on a gluten-free diet.

Methods

Adults with biopsy proven, newly diagnosed coeliac disease were prospectively enrolled. A survey related to diet adherence and reactions to gluten was completed at study entry and 6 months. The Coeliac Symptom Index, Coeliac Diet Assessment Tool (CDAT) and Gluten-Free Eating Assessment Tool (GF-EAT) were used to measure coeliac disease symptoms and gluten-free diet adherence.

Results

Of the 105 participants, 91% reported gluten exposure <1 per month and median CDAT score was 9 (IQR 8-11), consistent with adequate adherence. A suspected sym

SUBMITTER: Silvester JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5283559 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature