Celiac Disease – Gluten Intolerance / Gluten-Induced Autoimmune Disorder "Support" Homeopathy according to Dr. Banerji

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Celiac Disease – Gluten Intolerance / Gluten-Induced Autoimmune Disease

Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system of genetically predisposed individuals reacts to gluten. Gluten is a protein component found in various grains, especially wheat, rye, and barley.

The immune reaction leads to inflammation of the small intestinal lining and can damage the intestinal villi, which are crucial for nutrient absorption. As a result, nutrients, vitamins, and minerals can no longer be adequately absorbed.

The commonly used term "gluten intolerance" is understandable, but medically speaking, celiac disease is not a classic food intolerance but a gluten-dependent autoimmune disease.

Typical Symptoms

Symptoms can vary greatly. Some affected individuals experience severe digestive problems, while others have few gastrointestinal symptoms.

Possible symptoms include:

• chronic or recurrent diarrhea

• bloating

• abdominal pain and cramps

• distended abdomen

• nausea

• constipation

• fatty stools

• weight loss

• changes in appetite

• fatigue and reduced performance

Symptoms Outside the Intestines

Celiac disease can cause numerous symptoms outside the digestive tract, such as:

• iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia

• folic acid or vitamin B12 deficiency

• vitamin D deficiency

• osteopenia and osteoporosis

• headaches

• neurological symptoms

• elevated liver enzymes

• mouth ulcers

• skin changes

• fertility disorders

• in children, growth and developmental delays

An unexplained iron deficiency, for example, can be the only recognizable sign of celiac disease.

Dermatitis Herpetiformis Duhring

A special manifestation of celiac disease is dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring.

This involves a severely itchy, often symmetrical skin rash with small blisters or skin lesions, particularly on the elbows, knees, buttocks, or back.

How Does Celiac Disease Develop?

There is a genetic predisposition for the development of celiac disease. Almost all affected individuals carry specific HLA markers, particularly HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8.

However, the presence of these genetic markers alone does not mean that celiac disease exists. They are also found in many healthy people.

Diagnosis

It is important that diagnostics are performed while gluten is still being consumed. A gluten-free diet that has already been started can falsify blood tests and tissue examinations.

Diagnostics include in particular:

• Transglutaminase-IgA antibodies (tTG-IgA)

• Total IgA

• depending on the situation, further celiac disease antibodies

• in adults, in many cases, gastroscopy with biopsies from the small intestine

• for specific questions, HLA-DQ2/HLA-DQ8 testing

The diagnosis should be medically confirmed before abstaining from gluten permanently.

Treatment

Treatment consists of a consistent lifelong gluten-free diet.

In particular, gluten-containing products from the following must be avoided:

• wheat

• rye

• barley

• spelt

• green spelt (Grünkern)

• einkorn

• emmer

• kamut or Khorasan wheat

Oats are naturally gluten-free, but they can be contaminated with gluten-containing grains during processing and production. Therefore, affected individuals should use oat products labeled as gluten-free, if these are individually tolerated.

Gluten-Free Foods

Naturally gluten-free foods include, for example:

• rice

• corn

• potatoes

• buckwheat

• millet

• quinoa

• amaranth

• legumes

• fruits and vegetables

• unprocessed meat, fish, egg, and dairy products, if individually tolerated

For processed foods, attention must be paid to possible gluten-containing ingredients and contamination.

Nutrient Deficiency and Follow-up Checks

After diagnosis, checks may be useful, especially regarding:

• iron

• folic acid

• vitamin B12

• vitamin D

• calcium

• blood count

• liver enzymes

• possibly bone density

Under a consistent gluten-free diet, the small intestinal lining can recover in many cases.

Celiac Disease, Wheat Allergy, and Gluten Sensitivity

These conditions should be distinguished from one another.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease.

A wheat allergy is an allergic reaction to components of wheat.

In addition, non-celiac wheat/gluten sensitivity is described. This involves symptoms related to wheat or gluten-containing foods without fulfilling the diagnostic criteria for celiac disease or wheat allergy.

These conditions differ in terms of diagnosis, risks, and treatment.

Homeopathy according to Dr. Banerji

In homeopathy according to Dr. Banerji, specific homeopathic remedies and potencies are used for various gastrointestinal complaints and accompanying symptoms according to the Banerji protocols.

An alleviation of gluten intolerance or reliable treatment of the underlying autoimmune reaction in celiac disease through homeopathic remedies is not scientifically proven. Therefore, homeopathic treatment cannot replace a necessary gluten-free diet.

Important Note

For confirmed celiac disease, a permanently gluten-free diet is necessary, even if there are no or only minor symptoms. Untreated, the disease can lead to nutrient deficiencies, anemia, and bone damage, among other things.

Anyone who suspects celiac disease should not start eating gluten-free on their own before the diagnostics are completed, as this can falsify the test results.

The information on this page is for general information purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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