Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity — treatment in Lahore
Also known as: Coeliac Disease · Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy · Celiac Sprue
Celiac disease is a lifelong autoimmune disorder in which eating gluten — a protein in wheat, barley, and rye — damages the lining of the small intestine, causing malabsorption and a wide range of symptoms.
Overview
Celiac disease is autoimmune, not an allergy, and the diagnosis affects you for life. We test correctly (while you are still eating gluten) and confirm with biopsy.
Signs & symptoms of Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity
If you recognize one or more of these, it may be worth a consultation:
- Diarrhea, bloating, weight loss
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis)
- Fatigue, brain fog
- Failure to thrive in children
Causes & risk factors
Several factors can contribute to Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity. Identifying yours guides the treatment plan.
- Genetic predisposition (HLA-DQ2/DQ8 in nearly all patients)
- Trigger: dietary gluten
- Often runs in families
How Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity is diagnosed
We order tests selectively — only what changes the plan.
- Tissue transglutaminase IgA + total IgA
- Upper GI endoscopy with duodenal biopsy
Treatment options
Treatment for Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity is personalized — the right plan depends on your symptoms, test results, and life situation.
- 1 Strict, lifelong gluten-free diet
- 2 Nutritional repletion (iron, B12, vitamin D, calcium)
- 3 Annual follow-up to confirm healing
- 4 Treat associated autoimmune conditions
When should you see a doctor about Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity?
Reach out without delay if you notice any of the following.
- Chronic diarrhea or bloating
- Iron-deficiency anemia without explanation
- Unexplained weight loss
- Family history of celiac
- Skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis)
- Failure to thrive in children
Frequently asked questions about Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity
Is celiac the same as gluten intolerance? +
No. Celiac is an autoimmune disease with measurable intestinal damage. Non-celiac gluten sensitivity causes symptoms without the autoimmune response and without intestinal damage.
Can I be tested while already on a gluten-free diet? +
Antibody tests will be falsely negative. You need to be eating gluten daily for at least 6 weeks before testing — otherwise we cannot reliably diagnose celiac.
Is celiac curable? +
There is no cure, but a strict gluten-free diet is fully effective treatment — the bowel heals, symptoms resolve, and the long-term complications are prevented.
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Dr Usman Javaid
Gastroenterology & Medicine Diplomat · DIP (Gastro) UK · DIP (Hepatology) UK · DIP (Diabetes) UK · MCPS FM-TC · MPH · FRSPH (UK) · FRCP (Colombo) · Organ Transplant Advisor · CHPE (NUMS) · Preventive Medicine Specialist · Owner of Javaid Poly Clinic.
This page was medically reviewed by Dr Usman Javaid on . Content is updated when new evidence or guidelines emerge.
Medical disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes and does not replace medical consultation. If you have symptoms of Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity or any other condition, please book a consultation. In emergencies, call 1122 or visit your nearest emergency department.