Gluten-sensitive enteropathy associated conditions – Connective tissue disorders

Some instance of arthritis with small bowel villous atrophy have been found to resolve. on gluten free diet, and anti-connective tissue antibodies have been found in increased levels in celiac disease.

Arthritis

Some instance of arthritis with small bowel villous atrophy have been found to resolve

on gluten free diet, and anti-connective tissue antibodies have been found in increased levels in celiac disease. Anti-rheumatoid factor antibodies are also increased. In addition, cross-reactive anti-beef-collagen antibodies (IgG) may explain some ''rheumatoid arthritis'' (RA) incidences. Although the presence of anti-beef collagen antibodies does not necessarily lead to RA, the RA association with ''Triticeae'' consumption is secondary to GSE and involves DRB1*0401/4 linkages to DQ8 and is debatable. In one instance rhuematoid arthritis was tied directly to refractory disease.

Still's disease

Still's disease (AOSD) is a rheumatic disorder of unknown etiology characterized by a triad of fever, polyarthritis and evanescent rash. An idiopathic case has been reported with celiac disease.


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