What increases my risk for celiac disease?
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Risk for celiac disease is increased by a family history of the disease, especially if you have a parent, sibling, or child with celiac disease.
Studies show that the timing of when you were first introduced to food with gluten in it and the amount of food you consume with gluten may affect your risk of developing celiac disease. Children introduced to gluten before four months and after seven months have a higher risk of celiac disease. Your risk of the disease may also increase if you have a diet high in gluten-laden food. However, it has been shown that the longer you were breastfed as a child, especially if it overlapped with the introduction to food with gluten, the lower your risk of developing celiac disease.
Your risk may increase if you suffer from type 1 diabetes, Down syndrome, or certain autoimmune (an immune response by the body against itself) disorders.
Risk for celiac disease is increased by a family history of the disease, especially if you have a parent, sibling, or child with celiac disease. Studies show that the timing of when you were first introduced to food with gluten in it and the... More -
Amy Jones answered:Celiac disease is an inherited, or genetic condition. So if you have the gene (passed on by a parent), there is a chance you will develop Celiac disease. The good news is that many people carry the gene for Celiac and never develop the disease. Having another autoimmune condition (like lupus or thyroid disease) may increase your risk of developing Celiac.Celiac disease is an inherited, or genetic condition. So if you have the gene (passed on by a parent), there is a chance you will develop Celiac disease. The good news is that many people carry the gene for Celiac and never develop the... More -
RealAge answered:Personal factors that may increase the risk of celiac disease include:
- Having a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, child) with celiac disease
- Having been diagnosed with another autoimmune disease
- Being female
- Being Caucasian
Personal factors that may increase the risk of celiac disease include: Having a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, child) with celiac disease Having been diagnosed with another autoimmune disease Being female Being Caucasian Take the... More -
Healthwise answered:The risk for celiac disease may run in the family. If a close relative (parent, child or sibling) has it, your chances of having it are higher.
When a person has inherited this risk, an infection or something else in the environment can trigger changes in the small intestine and cause celiac disease.
Also, celiac disease is more common in people who have:
- Type 1 diabetes.
- Autoimmune thyroid disease.
- Down syndrome.
- Sjögren's syndrome.
- Selective antibody deficiency (immunoglobulin A [IgA] deficiency).
The risk for celiac disease may run in the family. If a close relative (parent, child or sibling) has it, your chances of having it are higher. When a person has inherited this risk, an infection or something else in the environment can trigger... More
