Re: Mouth ulcers predict celiac disease

[Christopher Jahn]

My Name <n...@e-mail.com.invalid> wrote in
news:Xns9C3A74E5C...@walks.like.a.duck:

> Mouth ulcers predict celiac disease
> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:46:55 GMT
>
> The development of recurrent mouth sores can be the sole
> indicator of celiac disease in a certain group of patients, a
> new study finds.
>
> Celiac disease or gluten-sensitive enteropathy is an
> autoimmune disorder that occurs in genetically predisposed
> individuals.
>
> Eating gluten and other proteins found in wheat, barley, rye,
> and possibly oats damage the lining of the small intestine in
> these individuals, reducing the absorption of dietary
> nutrients. These individuals, therefore, suffer from
> nutritional, vitamin, and mineral deficiencies.
>
> According to the study published in BMC Gastroenterology,
> recurrent mouth sores (aphthous stomatitis) are the sole
> manifestation of celiac disease in 5 percent of the sufferers.
>
> Aphthous stomatitis (canker sore) is a painful white or yellow
> open ulcer surrounded by a bright red area, caused by a break
> in the mucous membrane of the mouth or upper throat secondary
> to stress, viral infections, food allergies and other
> conditions.
>
> Scientists concluded that celiac disease should be kept in
> mind in patients suffering from aphthous stomatitis
> irresponsive to conventional mouth ulcer medications,
> including topical corticosteroids, tetracycline, and
> colchicine.
>
> http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=99425&sectionid=3510210

Thanks for the great link!

Interestingly, most of my research indicates celiac on my
mother's side. But my dad has always suffered recurring canker
sores. Something to consider...

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